Devotees offer ‘aargya’ to Sun God every day at the time of sunrise. In some regions, devotees also worship Surya Bhagwan during this period.All the eight forms of Mahalakshmi are worshipped during this period. Special prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi every morning for 16 continuous days. On the day of Mahalakshmi Vrat (Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami), devotees wake up at sunrise and take an early bath.Ever since, women (and men) observe the fast to gain prosperity.
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Charumati observed the fast with other women, and upon completion of the same, they found themselves covered with jewels and homes full of riches.
Another one mentions Goddess Lakshmi visiting a woman, Charumati in her dreams, to ask her to observe the fast. Lord Krishna advised him to observe the Mahalakshmi Vrat that blesses devotees with good fortune, wealth, and prosperity.Īnother legend says that Lord Shiva asked Goddess Parvati to observe the fast for wealth and good fortune. Significance of Mahalakshmi Vrat:Īccording to mpanchang, Among the many legends associated with Mahalakshmi vrat, the Bhavishya Purana states that the eldest of Pandavas, Yudhisthir asked Lord Krishna to suggest ways to regain wealth lost to the Kauravas in gambling. Mahalakshmi Vrat Starts on August 25 and ends on September 10, which is a 16-day festival that starts on Shukla Ashtami in Bhadrapada which occurs under August to September.
This festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and fortune. Mahalakshmi Vrat is a sacred observance by Hindus.