One of the important festivals in Andhrapradesh is Vara Mahalakshmi Vratha. This auspicious day is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, health and happiness.
The festival is popular in many parts of Southern India. Married women in Karnataka, Telangana, and also Tamil Nadu perform Vratha/Pooja for the well being of their family members.
This year (2016), Vara Mahalakshmi Vratha is celebrated today (August 12), the Friday before full moon day – Poornima during the Sravana month.
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