MHT will be celebrating Varalakshmi Vratham on 26th August 2016. Goddess Lakshmi is also known as the Varalakshmi and MHT is celebrating the Vara Laxmi Vratam in her honor. The Varalaxmi Vratam is celebrated to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi who bestows boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees. Varalakshmi Vratham Program details: 6.30pm - 7.30pm        Varalakshmi pooja 7.30pm - 8.00pm        Aarti 8.00pm                      Prasad distribution Varalakshmi Vratham Sponsorship cost : $11 There is no limit to the number of Sponsor. The sponsor needs to bring coconut for kalsh, flowers, fruits and prasad for the Varalakshmi Vratham and MHT will provide rest of the pooja material for the  event. All community members are welcome and encouraged to participate and receive Goddess Lakshmi blessing and encouraged to bring flowers and Prasadam for the above function. Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your attendance. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org, call (207) 370-0475 or Varalakshmi Vratham event coordinator Anuradha Kolli at (207) 671-4190, if anyone has any questions about Varalakshmi Vratham festival. Please forward this email to any new community members. Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you on Friday, August 26th, 2016, for the Varalakshmi Vratham festival. Sincerely, MHT Board