Dear Devottes Pranamam,
As you all know about the upcoming Vara Lakshmi Vratham ( 31st July 09). Here in Federal Way, Lalitha Sahasranma Parayanam will be performed in Viswa Sai Mandiram at 6:00 PM . Devottes can particapate and take the blessing of Sri Vara Lakshmi Devi.

Also Devottes who want to perform Vara Lakshmi Vratam in Viswa Sai Mandiram can join Vandana garu at 10:00 AM. Please get Pooja Thali which includes Turmeric, Kumkum, Akshanthallu ( turmeric coated rice), Sandalwood powder, Etc,.

Here is a small info about Vara Lakshmi Vratham.
This year Vara Lakshmi Vratham is on - Vrodhinama Samvathsara, Sravana Masa, Sukla Paksha (Suddha) Ekadasi ( Dasami is until 5:51 AM PT ) , Anuradha Nakshatram ( Jyestha after 10:14 AM PT), Srukravaram ( Friday).

Varalakshmi Vatham Audio : http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=48456

Vara Lakshmi Vratham ( In Telugu) : http://www.telugubhakti.com/TELUGUPAGES/Vratas/Varalakshmi.html

Significance
Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (Learning), Priti (Love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti (Pleasure) and Pushti (Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmi s or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Hence this festival is observed, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi.

Hope U all perform Vara Lakshmi Vratham and get the blessing of Sri Vara Lakshmi Devi.

Sai Ram !