Margashira Lakshmivara Lakshmi vratham is observed on all Thursdays during Margasira masam in Andhra Pradesh, especially in North Coastal Andhra districts – Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram. In 2009, Margasira Lakshmi vratam dates are – November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10 and December 17.

Margasira Guruvara Lakshmi vratam is observed with much devotion in Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam. Thousands of devotees throng to the temple during the vratam. In Orissa, this vratam is observed as Manabasa Gurubar Vrata.

Naivedyam or food offerings to Goddess Lakshmi during Margasira Lakshmivara Vratham 2009:

• 1^st Thursday – Pulagam – November 19
• 2^nd Thursday – Ksheerannam (Paalannam) – November 26
• 3^rd Thursday – Kudumulu – December 3
• 4^th Thursday – Paramannam – December 10
• 5^th Thursday – Poornam Boorelu – December 17

Here you can read the Margasira Lakshmi Puja Vidhanam or steps involved in Lakshmi puja procedure

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