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Tulsi Puja Vidhi
Tulsi is a sacred plant which can be found
in almost every Hindu's home. Tulsi Pooja (Worship of Tulsi) is observed
almost every day. Following things are required for Tulsi Puja.
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Requirements: |
Tulsi Plant, Kumkum, Water, Clay lamp
with ghee and wick, Matchbox, Flowers, Fruits |
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Day : |
Any Day |
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Time : |
Morning and Evening |
The sacred plant, Tulsi is regarded as the
incarnation of the goddess Mahalakshmi. Tulsi represents duty, dedication,
love, virtue and sorrow of all women. That is why this herb is usually
worshipped by women of all age groups.
To begin Tulsi Puja, one is required to take a bath. Decorate the pot where
Tulsi is grown. Offer water to the sacred plant. Apply kumkum on one of its
leaf. A length of red cloth can be wrapped along the stem. Offer red flower
to the sacred herb, Tulsi. Offer fruits by placing them near the pot. Light
the clay lamp and perform aarti to complete the Tulsi Puja. People usually
take a leaf of Tulsi after the Puja and put it in their mouth. It is
believed by committing such act; they are taking the spirit of goddess
inside them.
Tulsi Vivah
It is considered that the month of Kartik (October-November) is loved by
Tulsi. And on a specific day (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi) of this month there is
a tradition when Tulsi plants are beautifully decorated with structures made
of sugarcane, mango leaves and flowers and then a puja is offered. In
northern India and in Gaudiya Vaishnava communities, it is called the 'Tulsi
Vivah' or the wedding day of Tulsi and Shaligram.
Tulsi represents honor, virtue and steadfast loyalty. This sacred bush of
herbal leaves symbolizes Hindu femininity respected by men and women. Tulsi
is regarded as the "Mother of the World."
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