Mahalaxmi Vrat 2024 Pujan: In Hinduism, the fast of Mahalaxmi is very important for married women. This fast is dedicated to Mata Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It is believed that by observing the Mahalaxmi fast, all the problems of life are removed and the blessings of Mother Lakshmi remain. In the Mahalaxmi fast, worship is done with rituals. By observing this fast, all the wishes of the people are fulfilled and happiness remains in life. Along with this, married women get the blessings of a good life for their children. This fast is observed only by those women who have children.
According to the Panchang, the Saptami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month on Mahalaxmi Vrat will start at 5:45 pm on 24 September. In such a situation, this fast will be kept on 24 September only, since the Saptami Tithi of Mahalaxmi Vrat will last till 4:44 pm on 25 September. In such a situation, some women can keep fast on this day as per their convenience.
Mahalaxmi Vrat Katha
In ancient times, a poor Brahmin lived in a village. He was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. He used to worship Lord Vishnu regularly. Once, pleased with the worship of that Brahmin, Shri Hari asked him to ask for a boon. Then the Brahmin expressed his wish that Goddess Lakshmi should reside in his house. On hearing this, Lord Vishnu told the Brahmin the way to attain Goddess Lakshmi.
Vishnuji said that a woman comes in front of the temple and rolls cow dung cakes. Invite her to your house. She is the goddess of wealth. When Lakshmi ji comes to your house, your house will be filled with wealth and grains. Saying this, Vishnu ji went into meditation. The next day, at 4 am, the Brahmin came and sat in front of the temple. In a short while, Lakshmi ji came there to roll cow dung cakes.
The Brahmin requested her to come to his house. Hearing this, Lakshmi ji understood that Vishnu ji had asked her to do all this. Then she told the Brahmin to observe Mahalakshmi Vrat. Your wish will be fulfilled only after observing this fast for 16 days and offering Arghya to the moon on the 16th night.
After this, after worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the Brahmin called the Goddess facing the north direction. Pleased with his penance, the Goddess fulfilled her promise. Since then, this fast is observed with full devotion. By doing this, a person receives the blessings of the Goddess.
Mahalaxmi fast mantra chanting
Concentrate your mind by chanting “Om Shri Mahalakshmyai Namah”.
Importance of Mahalaxmi fast
In Hinduism, the Mahalakshmi fast is observed for a full 16 days. Although it is not a waterless fast, but food intake is prohibited. You can eat fruits in this fast. The fast is concluded on the 16th day. If you are unable to observe the Mahalakshmi fast for 16 days, then you can observe the first 3 or the last 3 fasts. This fulfills all the wishes of the people soon and happiness and prosperity prevails in the house.
