About Mahalakshmi Vrat
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Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive days which ends on Krishna Ashtami during Ashwin month (as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North ). Depending on leaped and skipped Tithi during fasting period, total might reduce to fifteen days or might increase to seventeen days. The fasting is done to appease and seek blessing of Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami is also observed as birth anniversary of Goddess Radha which is popularly known as Radha Ashtami. The day, when Mahalakshmi Vrat begins, is significant as this day coincides with Durva Ashtami Vrat when Durva grass is worshipped. The same day is also observed as Jyeshta Devi Puja which is performed for three consecutive days. Story of King Mangalarna, Queen Padmavati and the Brahmin Tavallaka is described. This story is recited during Mahalakshmi Vrat which is observed to please Goddess Mahalakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity and abundance.
Deities & divine forms
1. Om Prakrityai Namah। 2. Om Vikrityai Namah। 3. Om Vidyayai Namah। ... 107. Om Trikalajnanasampannayai Namah। 108. Om Bhuvaneshwaryai Namah। Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page. 1. Om Nityagatayai Namah। 2. Om Anantanityayai Namah। 3. Om Nandinyai Namah। ... 999. Om Devatanam Devatayai Namah। 1000. Om Uttamanamuttamayai Namah। Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page. Lyrics of Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti are given on this page. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is very popular Aarti and is sung on various festivals related to Goddess Lakshmi.
How to celebrate Mahalakshmi Vrat 2026
Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive days which ends on Krishna Ashtami during Ashwin month (as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North ). Depending on leaped and skipped Tithi during fasting period, total might reduce to fifteen days or might increase to seventeen days. The fasting is done to appease and seek blessing of Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami is also observed as birth anniversary of Goddess Radha which is popularly known as Radha Ashtami. The day, when Mahalakshmi Vrat begins, is significant as this day coincides with Durva Ashtami Vrat when Durva grass is worshipped. The same day is also observed as Jyeshta Devi Puja which is performed for three consecutive days.
Mahalakshmi Vrat 2026 — FAQs
Mahalakshmi Vrat dates is observed on 2026-10-03.
Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive days which ends on Krishna Ashtami during Ashwin month (as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North India). Depending on leaped and skipped Tithi during fasting period, total fasting days might reduce to fifteen days or might increase to seventeen days. The fasting is done to appease and seek blessing of Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
