Mahalakshmi
Lakshmi Vratam (Shaka vratham, Ashada shukravara lakshmi vrata) is observed on Fridays or Shukravar in Ashada masam. In 2023, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on June 28 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – 26 August 2023.
In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and some other states in India, Lakshmi Vrat is also observed in Shravana masam. This is known as Varalakshmi Vratham or Varmahalakshmi vratam.
In North Indian states, Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed in Bhadrapad month. In Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some other places Mahalakshmi puja is also observed on Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Purnima). Diwali Lakshmi Puja is the major vrat dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi among all the above Lakshmi pujas.
Ashada Lakshmi Vratham in Previous Years
In 2022, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 9 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 1, July 8, July 15 and July 22. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – 7 August 2022.
In 2021, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 19 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – 17 August 2021.
In 2020, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on June 30 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – June 26, July 3, July 10 and July 17. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – July 29, 2020.
In 2019, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 11 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 10, 2019.
In 2018, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 22 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3 and August 10. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 20, 2018.
In 2017, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 3 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 2, 2017.
In 2016, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 14 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 13, 2016.
In 2015, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 26 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 and August 14. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 25, 2015.
In 2014, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 7 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 4, July 11, July 18 and July 25. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami – August 6, 2014.
In 2013, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 18 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2.
Ashada Mahalakshmi vratam 2012 dates are: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 & July 27. Usually, it begins on Ashada Shukla Dashami and ends on Shravana Shukla dashami. In 2012, Ashada Lakshmi Vratham starts on June 29 and ends on July 28.
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