Traditional Varalakshmi Vratham Nombu saradu
- Take a string long enough to tie around a wrist
- Dip it in turmeric powder mixed in water
- Tie nine knots for each saradu
- For the central knot tie a flower or part of thazhampoo petal
- Make at least five for five sumangalis including the person performing the Puja
- Keep the saradu near Goddess Lakshmi in the mandapam
- After the Puja ask another lady to tie on your right hand.
- The husband can also tie the saradu.
- Keep betel leaves , areca nut and fruit in the right hand while the saradu is tied
- The saradu can be removed and offered to the plants preferably Tulsi plant after a few days
- I retain the saradu till Navaratri
The pictures below should give us an idea
