Arishina-Kumkum distribution by Govt on Varamahalakshmi festival: Shashikala Jolle

This time Sri Varamahalakshmi Vrat has been decided to be specially celebrated by Mujarai Department.

The circular was issued on the direction of Hon'ble Mujarai Haj and Waqf Minister Sasikala Jolle to offer good quality musk-turmeric-saffron and green bangles as a sign of respect to women visiting the temples after performing special pujas in temples within the Mujarai jurisdiction.

Women are held in a very important place in Indian culture. Every year the female deity is worshiped during Sri Varamahalakshmi Vrat, Swarngauri Vrat and Navratri as well. On the day of Shree Varamahalakshmi Vrata, there is a tradition of women performing puja at home and visiting temples to receive prasadam from the deity.

In a recent meeting of the State Religious Council, officials were instructed to give more impetus to this tradition and to honor women especially by giving auspicious rings and green bangles on behalf of the Mujarai temples of the state.

Every year on the occasion of Diwali, we have started the tradition of celebrating Gopuja in temples, Ugadi day as a religious day. This time on the day of Shree Varamahalakshmi Vrat, our intention is to give special respect to women.

In this background, a circular has already been issued and the temple authorities have been instructed to distribute 6 green bangles and musk-turmeric-kumkum which are specially worshiped in the temple in an envelope, Mujarai, Haj and Waqf Minister Sasikala Jolla said.