Varalakshmi Viratha – 04-08-2017
Varalakshmi is goddess of wealth and prosperity. Goddess Varalakshmi who is the consort of Lord Vishnu is one of the forms of Goddess Malahalakshmi . Varalakshmi was incarnated from the milky ocean. Varalakshmi means – Vara + Lakshmi i.e.Lakshmi bestowing boons to her devotees and it is believed that worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi on Varalakshmi Viratha Day is equivalent to worshipping Askhtalakshmi – i.e. eight Goddesses of Wealth (Sri), Earth ( Bhu ), Learning ( Saraswathi ), Love ( Priti ), Fame ( Kirti ), Peace ( Shanthi ), Pleasure ( Tushti ) and Strength ( Pushti ). There are different versions about Varalakshmi Viratha . One version: Once upon a time Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi were dancing. There was a dispute regarding the winner. Parvathi claimed that she won the dance and also Lord Shiva. So they decided to consult Chitranemi , a gana who could give testimony regarding the winner. Chitramani confirmed that Lord Shiva won t