Question 1

Why white flowers and white sweets for Lakshmi on Friday?

Accepted Answer

White is the colour of purity, peace, and the planet Venus (Shukra). Lakshmi especially loves lotus (white variety), and white-coloured offerings like kheer and mishri are considered her favourite prasad.

Question 2

Is this vrat the same as Santoshi Mata Vrat?

Accepted Answer

Both are observed on Fridays but for different deities. Shukra Vrat is for Lakshmi and Shukra Graha for wealth and beauty blessings; Santoshi Mata Vrat is specifically for Santoshi Mata's blessing of contentment and family happiness. They are distinct vratas.