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Mukkoti Ekadashi was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur at the Ashtalakshmi Temple, drawing devotees in large numbers. The temple was beautifully adorned with flowers and lights, creating a divine and festive atmosphere. Special poojas, bhajans, and rituals were performed throughout the day, filling the air with devotion and spiritual fervor. The celebrations reflected deep faith, tradition, and the collective joy of devotees seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi was celebrated with great devotion at the Ashtalakshmi Temple, Kothapet, as devotees gathered in large numbers to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The temple was beautifully decorated, and special prayers and rituals marked the auspicious day. The spiritual atmosphere, filled with chants and devotion, made the celebration a memorable and uplifting experience for all.

Dear devotees, we are delighted to share the joyous news that the new golden flagstaff covering, which was re-installed with the immense grace and blessings of Lord Srimannarayana along with Ashtalakshmi, has been beautifully completed. For the well-being of all the devotees who participated in this sacred service by contributing gold/money, a Sri Sudarshana Havan will be performed at the golden flagstaff on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Devotees are requested to arrive on time in traditional attire with their donation receipts, with devotion and reverence. After the program, Prasadam (consecrated food) will be distributed.

Varalakshmi Vratham is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and well-being. Observed primarily by married women, this auspicious day falls on the Friday before the full moon (Purnima) in the month of Shravana (July-August). Devotees believe that worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping all the eight forms of Lakshmi - known as Ashta Lakshmi - who represent various kinds of wealth and fortune.

Women perform the vratham with great devotion, waking up early to clean and decorate their homes, draw rangoli (muggulu), and prepare a kalasham (sacred pot) symbolizing the Goddess. They adorn it with turmeric, kumkum, flowers, and a saree, and offer traditional sweets, fruits, and prasadam during the puja. The vratham includes tying a sacred yellow thread (charadu) on the wrist while praying for the well-being of their families.

This vibrant festival is not only a spiritual observance but also a beautiful celebration of faith, tradition, and feminine strength passed down through generations.