Varalakshmi Vratham 2026: Date and Muhurtham
Varalakshmi Vratham 2026 Date & Muhurtham
The 2026 date, why the vratam falls when it does, the best time of day, and how to choose an auspicious muhurtham for your home.
When is Varalakshmi Vratham in 2026?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Book Varalakshmi Vratham with Karishye
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Get a reminder before the vratham
We will message you once, a few days before Varalakshmi Vratham, with the muhurtham timing and the checklist — so nothing is left to the last morning. Nothing else, and you can stop it any time.
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If you would rather not wait, the samagri kit is ready to order now.
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is the Varalakshmi Vratham 2026 date?
Friday, 28 August 2026 — the second Friday of Shravana Shukla Paksha, before Shravana Purnima.
Q.Is morning or evening better for the puja?
Both are observed; mornings after bath are most common, while the evening Pradosha Kaal is also considered very auspicious.
Q.Do you help choose the muhurtham?
Yes — Karishye provides free, personalised muhurtham guidance based on your family tradition and convenience.
Q.How many days do I have to prepare?
Varalakshmi Vratham 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August. Most families set the kalasam up on Thursday evening, so the practical deadline for having everything in the house is Thursday 27 August. Perishables — milk, curd, betel leaves, flowers and coconuts — are best bought on the Thursday itself.
Q.What should I have ready before the morning of the vratham?
The kalasam and the items that dress it, the turmeric and kumkum, the deepam oil and wicks, and the cloth and blouse pieces should all be in the house by Thursday night. Only the perishables should be left to the last day. Preparing the puja area and the naivedyam on Thursday evening makes Friday morning far calmer.
Q.Can I order the samagri kit in time?
Order early rather than in the last week — delivery timelines tighten sharply as the vratham approaches and the kit is our most-ordered item in Shravana.