Question 1

When is Varalakshmi Vratam 2029?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam 2029 falls on Friday, August 24, 2029. The date is derived from the Vedic lunisolar calendar — specifically the Udaya Tithi (Sunrise) rule applied to Shravana Shukla 15 — so it shifts year-on-year as the lunar months drift against the solar year. Last year (2028) it fell on 2028-08-05.

Question 2

What time is Varalakshmi Vratam puja muhurat in 2029?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam observance follows the Udaya Tithi (Sunrise) rule for muhurat selection — the tithi must be present during the relevant time window (sunrise, midday, evening or midnight depending on the festival's central rite). Specific timings vary city-by-city; consult the table above.

Question 3

What tithi is Varalakshmi Vratam observed on?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam is observed on Shravana Shukla 15. The tithi (lunar day) is the canonical anchor — the Gregorian date shifts each year, but the tithi assignment stays fixed. A tithi averages 23 hours 37 minutes (because the Moon advances 12° relative to the Sun, not 12° per solar day), so it almost always spans two Gregorian dates; the Udaya Tithi (Sunrise) rule picks which one.

Question 4

Why is Varalakshmi Vratam on a different date each year?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam follows the Udaya Tithi rule  –  the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.

Question 5

What weekday does Varalakshmi Vratam fall on in 2029?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam 2029 falls on a Friday. Falling on a Friday gives the day a Shukra emphasis — relationship-related rites and white/silver offerings carry extra weight, traditionally favourable for women's vratas. Last year (2028) it was a Saturday; next year (2030) it will be a Tuesday.

Question 6

When was Varalakshmi Vratam last year, and when is it next year?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam 2028 fell on 2028-08-05; Varalakshmi Vratam 2030 will fall on 2030-08-13. The Hindu lunisolar calendar runs ~11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so most festivals shift earlier year-on-year; in Adhika-masa years (the intercalary 13th month inserted every 2-3 years) they jump ~19 days later instead.

Question 7

Is Varalakshmi Vratam 2029 a regional festival, or is it observed nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Varalakshmi Vratam is part of the pan-Indian Hindu festival calendar but its observance style varies by region — North India (the Holi/Diwali/Navratri stream), Bengal (the Durga Puja stream), Maharashtra (the Ganesh Chaturthi tradition), Tamil Nadu (the Pongal/Karthikai cluster) and Kerala (Onam) each contribute distinct regional vidhi. The date computed here applies pan-regionally to the lunar Hindu calendar — the rituals attached to that date differ by community.

Question 8

How are Varalakshmi Vratam 2029 timings computed for my city?

Accepted Answer

Each city's muhurat is derived from that city's exact sunrise, sunset and the tithi-end clock for 2029-08-24, not from a fixed India-centric table. We compute sunrise and sunset via Swiss Ephemeris using the city's coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude) and then apply the festival's classical muhurta rule (Udaya Tithi (Sunrise)) to identify the auspicious window. Cities further east see earlier sunrise and thus earlier muhurat windows; cities at higher latitudes see broader daytime windows in summer.

City	Sunrise	Sunset
Delhi	5:55 AM	6:51 PM
Mumbai	6:21 AM	6:59 PM
Bangalore	6:08 AM	6:35 PM
Chennai	5:57 AM	6:24 PM
Kolkata	5:16 AM	6:00 PM
Pune	6:18 AM	6:55 PM

City	Sunrise	Sunset
Delhi	5:55 AM	6:51 PM
Mumbai	6:21 AM	6:59 PM
Bangalore	6:08 AM	6:35 PM
Chennai	5:57 AM	6:24 PM
Kolkata	5:16 AM	6:00 PM
Pune	6:18 AM	6:55 PM

Varalakshmi Vratam 2029

Key Information

2029 Calendar Context

Astronomical context for Varalakshmi Vratam 2029

City-Wise Timings for Varalakshmi Vratam 2029

Why This Date?

Legend & History

How to Observe

Significance

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