Varalakshmi Vratam 2039: date and timings
Varalakshmi Vratam is on Friday, 29 July, 2039.
About Varalakshmi Vratam
Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by married women, mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, on the Friday just before Shravana Purnima, or on Purnima itself when it falls on that Friday. Goddess Varalakshmi, the giver of boons, is worshipped for the health and prosperity of the family.
How the timing is decided
The puja is usually done in the morning. Families who follow a lagna-based muhurat for the vratam should check it with their purohit.
What to do
- Set up a kalasham decorated as the Goddess
- Tie the sacred thread (thoram) after the puja
- Offer nine kinds of prasadam and invite married women for tamboolam
Varalakshmi Vratam 2039 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:54 am | 6:50 pm |
| Delhi | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:40 am | 7:14 pm |
| Mumbai | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:14 am | 7:15 pm |
| Chennai | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:53 am | 6:37 pm |
| Bengaluru | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:47 pm |
| Kolkata | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:06 am | 6:19 pm |
| Vijayawada | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:47 am | 6:40 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:34 am | 6:32 pm |
| Pune | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 7:10 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:09 am | 7:23 pm |
| Jaipur | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:49 am | 7:16 pm |
| Lucknow | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:29 am | 6:56 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Friday, 29 July in Hyderabad
- Rahu Kalam10:45 am to 12:22 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:54 am and 6:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:53 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraSwati
Varalakshmi Vratam 2039 Choghadiya in Hyderabad
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Varalakshmi Vratam from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:54 am to 7:31 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:31 am to 9:08 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:08 am to 10:45 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:45 am to 12:22 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:22 pm to 1:59 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:59 pm to 3:36 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:36 pm to 5:13 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:13 pm to 6:50 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:50 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:13 pm to 9:36 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:36 pm to 10:59 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:59 pm to 12:22 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:22 am to 1:45 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:45 am to 3:08 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:08 am to 4:31 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:31 am to 5:54 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2039?
Varalakshmi Vratam is on Friday, 29 July, 2039.
Why is Varalakshmi Vratam celebrated?
Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by married women, mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, on the Friday just before Shravana Purnima, or on Purnima itself when it falls on that Friday. Goddess Varalakshmi, the giver of boons, is worshipped for the health and prosperity of the family..