Friday Lakshmi Vrat (Shukravar Vrat)
A weekly fasting observance on Fridays dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Santoshi Mata. Friday (Shukravar) is the sacred day for worshipping the Goddess of wealth, abundance, and marital harmony. The Shukravar Vrat is especially popular among married women seeking prosperity and family well-being. Sixteen consecutive Fridays (Solah Shukravar) is the traditional observance.
What You Need
US alternative: Red roses or marigolds from any florist or grocery store
Red is Lakshmi's color, symbolizing prosperity and auspiciousness
US alternative: Available at Indian grocery stores or Amazon
Applied to the Goddess and used for archana with rice grains
US alternative: Brass diya from Indian stores or Amazon; a small clay diya with ghee works perfectly
The ghee lamp is essential for Lakshmi puja — she is attracted to light
US alternative: Make kheer at home with rice, milk, and sugar; or buy Indian sweets from a local Indian store
Kheer is the traditional Shukravar prasad. Offer to Lakshmi first, then share with everyone.
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