In 2026, Varalakshmi Vratham falls on Friday, 28 August — the second Friday of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Shravana, just before Shravana Purnima.

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Friday, 28 August 2026

Why This Day

Why the Friday before Shravana Purnima

Friday — Lakshmi’s day

Friday (Shukravara) is sacred to Goddess Lakshmi, making it the natural day for her worship.

Shravana month

Shravana is among the holiest months, especially auspicious for vratams and devotion.

Before Purnima

The bright fortnight before the full moon is considered ideal for invoking abundance and growth.

Equal to Ashtalakshmi

Worship on this day is held equal to worshipping all eight forms of Lakshmi together.

Timing

The best time of day

Most families perform the vratam in the morning after bath and preparation. The evening Pradosha Kaal is also considered very powerful for invoking Lakshmi. The exact lagnam that suits your family is best confirmed by a pujari — Karishye provides free muhurtham guidance with every booking.

Before the Day

What you need ready before Friday

The kalasam is usually set up on Thursday evening, so everything except the perishables should be in the house by Thursday 27 August. This is the full list, split by what tends to be hard to source and what you will already have or can buy fresh on the day.

The Varalakshmi Vratham checklist

Everything in the left column comes in the Karishye kit.

Ritual items — in the kit

• Copper kalasam (1 litre) · రాగి కళశం
• Turmeric sticks · పసుపు కొమ్ములు
• Unstitched blouse pieces ×2 · బ్లౌజ్ పీసులు
• White cloth ×2 · తెల్ల శైలలు
• Rupee coins ×21 · చిల్లర పైసలు
• Cow ghee, honey, khandsari sugar · ఆవు నెయ్యి, తేనె, ఖండ్‌సారి
• Turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood powder · పసుపు, కుంకుమ, గంధం
• Camphor, incense, handmade wicks · కర్పూరం, అగరుబత్తులు, వత్తులు
• Deepam oil, matches, thread ball · దీపం ఆయిల్, అగ్గిపెట్టె, దారం బంతి
• Dry dates and betel nuts · ఖర్జూరాలు, వక్కలు

Fresh — buy on Thursday

• Cow milk and curd · ఆవు పాలు, ఆవు పెరుగు
• Fresh betel leaves · తమలపాకులు
• Coconuts ×3 · కొబ్బరి కాయలు
• Fruits and flowers · పండ్లు, పూలు
• A clean cloth and a low table for the kalasam
• Rice for the base under the kalasam · బియ్యం

The copper kalasam and the unstitched blouse pieces are what families most often find themselves hunting for at the last minute. If you are ordering the kit, order it early — Shravana is when delivery timelines tighten