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Tulsi Puja & Parikrama

10 minutes Anyone can perform Morning
Tulsi Puja & Parikrama

Purpose

Tulsi (Holy Basil) is considered the most sacred plant in Hinduism. Daily worship of Tulsi brings health, prosperity, and spiritual merit. She is considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi.

Overview

Tulsi is revered as a goddess and is believed to be the earthly manifestation of the goddess Vrinda/Lakshmi. The Tulsi plant is found in almost every Hindu household, usually in the courtyard or near the entrance.

The daily practice involves watering the plant, lighting a lamp near it, offering prayers, and performing parikrama (circumambulation). Many families maintain a Tulsi Vrindavan - a raised platform where the sacred plant is grown.

Scientific Note: Tulsi has proven medicinal properties - it purifies air, has antibacterial properties, and reduces stress.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Preparation

Take bath and wear clean clothes. Clean the puja area.

2
Light the Lamp

Light the lamp with ghee or oil. Ring the bell.

3
Offer Prayers

Offer flowers, incense, and prayers to the deity.

4
Chant Mantras

Chant the appropriate mantras with devotion.

5
Conclude

Offer final prayers and take blessings.

Primary Mantra

**Tulsi Vandana:** यन्मूले सर्वतीर्थानि यन्मध्ये सर्वदेवताः। यदग्रे सर्ववेदाश्च तुलसि त्वां नमाम्यहम्॥ "At your roots are all pilgrimages, in your middle are all deities, at your tip are all Vedas. O Tulsi, I bow to you." **Tulsi Pradakshina Mantra:** प्रसीद तुलसि देवि प्रसीद हरिवल्लभे। क्षीरोदमथनोद्भूते तुलसि त्वां नमाम्यहम्॥

Do's and Don'ts

Do's
  • • Water Tulsi daily
  • • Light a lamp near Tulsi in evening
  • • Perform 1, 3, 7, or 11 parikramas
  • • Offer water with turmeric
  • • Maintain cleanliness around Tulsi
Don'ts
  • • Don't pluck leaves on Sunday, Ekadashi, or during night
  • • Don't pluck with nails - use scissors
  • • Don't urinate near Tulsi plant
  • • Don't let Tulsi dry up due to neglect
  • • Women should avoid puja during menstruation (regional custom)

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone can worship Tulsi. Married women especially perform Tulsi puja for family welfare.

Evening (Sandhya Kaal) is the best time. Can also be done in the morning.

Practices may vary by region, family tradition, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified elders or priests for guidance specific to your situation.
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Materials Needed
Essential
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Rice (Akshat)
  • Kumkum (Sindoor)
  • Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)
  • Diya (Oil Lamp)
  • Cotton Wicks
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