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Varalakshmi Puja ~ Veg Platter

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सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Sarva-Mangala-Maangaly- e Shive Sarvaartha-Saadhike

Sharannye Triambake Gauri Naaraayanni Namostute


Meaning : Welcome to you O Narayani; Who is the positiveness in all the auspicious, one who is so auspicious herself and has all auspicious qualities,
The provider of protection, the one with 3 eyes and a beautiful face; We salute you, O Narayani.
Goddess Narayani is also known to be the power behind Lord Vishnu.
Let us all invoke the blessings of Goddess Narayani Devi by chanting this mantra.



On the occasion of Varamahalakshmi Vrat, married women worship Goddess Lakshmi with utmost devotion offering fruits, sweets and flowers, usually a kalasam (representing the deity) will be decorated with a saree, flowers and gold jewelry with offerings placed in front. 

It is believed that worshiping the Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Wisdom, Love, Fame, Peace, Contentment, and Strength.

Many special offerings are made to the goddess for the prosperity of family. 

Here are few food offerings you can try, they are no onions m garlic dishes - 


Dal -



Curries -











Rice - 






Chutneys - 










Sweets -


























Savaroies -
















May the blessings of Varamahalakshmi be always bestowed on your family... 



लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu 


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