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Vara Lakshmi

वरलक्ष्मी
Also known as: Vara Lakṣmī, Boon-granting Lakshmi

About

The form of Lakshmi worshipped during Varalakshmi Vratam, a festival observed by married women for the well-being of their families. She grants boons (vara) and fulfills wishes.

Attributes

Boon-grantingWish fulfillmentFamily well-being

Symbols

LotusElephantsAbhaya mudraVarada mudra
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lotus

Associated Mantras

Om Vara Lakṣmyai Namaḥ
Vara Lakṣmī Vratam

Festivals

Varalakshmi Vratam (August)

Scriptures

Skanda PuranaVara Lakṣmī Vratam rituals

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaMaharashtraPan-India

Iconography

Four-armed, seated on lotus. Holds lotus and in abhaya and varada mudras. Often depicted with elephants. Radiant, generous expression.