VaraLakshmi Vratam

The VaraLakshmi Vratam is grandly celebrated as a special annual event in Padmavathi Ammavari temple, Tiruchanur. Padmavathi Devi is decked up in the form of Varalakshmi on this day and blesses her devotees with happiness, wealth, and prosperity.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam makes all arrangements to accommodate thousands of devotees in the temple on the eve of this pooja. On the day the devotees attend the pooja in traditional dress and offer pooja with a lot of devotion, concentration, and faith.

On this day, the processional deity of Goddess Padmavathi Devi, in all Her splendour, is seated on a colourfully decorated platform- Padma Peetham with varieties of flowers.

Starting with various pujas, the priests recited Varalakshmi Ashtottaram and perform the Vratam by chanting the eight different forms of Goddess Lakshmi Devi (Asta Lakshmi) including

1. Siri (Wealth),
2. Bhu (Earth),
3. Sarasvati (learning),
4. Priti (love),
5. Kirti (Fame),
6. Santi (Peace),
7. Tushti (Pleasure) and
8. Pushti (Strength)

sought Her blessings for the prosperity of humanity.

Grandhi Pooja is also performed. It is a spectacle for the devotees who congregate to witness the mightiness of Padmavathi in all Her divine charm, in dazzling jewels and colourful floral garlands and silk vastram.

They seek her blessings for the prosperity and well-being of their families.

In the evening, Goddess Padmavathi Devi will be adorned in a golden chariot and processed through the holy streets of Tiruchanur. This procession is followed by a team of veda parayanam, different groups of traditional folk dances, bhajans and songs in the praise of Goddess Padmavathi Devi.

Devotees and residents of Tiruchanur participate in this evening procession and offer fruits, coconut and flowers. Goddess Padmavathi devi bless the devotees in all her grandeur in the golden chariot.

In the year 2018 Vara Lakshmi vratam is on 24th, August. We hope that all devotees participate in this special annual event and obtain the divine grace of Goddess Padmavathi Devi.

Donors will donate umbrellas to Goddess Padmavathi Devi every year during the annual Brahmotsavams. These umbrellas will be used during Gaja Vahana Seva.

The ancient pilgrim town of Tiruchanur is the sacred abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi, the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara. The Goddess is the personification of Sri.

She is the supreme ruler of the universe and is the bestower of prosperity. Tradition has it that every devotee must first offer obeisance to Goddess Padmavathi Devi at Tiruchanur before Tirumala.

Sri Vishnu Puranam says that the Lord of the Universe goes through incarnations to safeguard the people of the world. In Ramavatara, Mahalakshmi became Sita and in Krishnavatara she became Rukmini. Thus Sri Mahalakshmi assisted Lord Vishnu in his manifestations. She is regarded as Nityanapayini, i.e. an inseparable companion to the Lord.

Goddess Padmavathi devi at Tiruchanur is glorified as the queen of the universe and has emerged on a thousand–petalled Golden Lotus from the temple Pushkarini called ‘Padmasarovar’. Among all rituals / utsavams / festivals performed in Tiruchanur, the annual Karthika Brahmotsavam is unique and dear to Her.

During Brahmotsavams, the Goddess adorns several Vahana Sevas blessing the devotees. It is a feast for the eyes of devotees. Devotees receive the blessings of the Goddess as they worship Her during Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanur.

TTD is requesting all the devotees who are participating in these vahana sevas to follow the COVID protocols for their safety. Every effort is being made by the Devasthanams to provide all amenities to the visiting pilgrims.

Have the darshan of Goddess Padmavathi devi and be blessed with abundant prosperity in all your endeavors.