When is Varalakshmi Vratham in 2018?, Vralaxmi Vrathm 2018 Date, Varalakshmi Puja Date 2018, Second Friday in Shravan (Sawan) Month 2018, Varalakshmi Vrat Date
Shravana Masam is known for vrats by married women (Mangala Gauri vrat and Varalakshmi vrat). Varalakshmi vratham is observed on the second Friday of the Shravana (Sawan) month i.e the Friday that comes before the full moon day. This year Varalakshmi vrat is on Friday, 24th August 2018.
Varalakshmi means boon granting goddess. This vrat is observed for proesperity of the family members. According to Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva explained about this vrata to Goddess Parvathi. On this women who observe this vrat wake up early in the morning, take ritual bath, prepare mandapam and Kalash for the puja. They also ovserve fast for the whole day.