Introduction
Tulsi Pujan Diwas is a festival celebrated in India to honour the holy plant Tulsi (Basil). It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion in Hindu households. It is believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day brings good luck and prosperity. It is also believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day will help one to attain moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In this blog, we will discuss the history of Tulsi Pujan Diwas, when to celebrate Tulsi Pujan Diwas, the significance of Tulsi Pujan Diwas, how to celebrate Tulsi Pujan Diwas and a summary.
History of Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Tulsi Pujan Diwas is an ancient festival that has been celebrated for centuries in India. It is believed to have originated in the Vedic period. According to Hindu mythology, Tulsi is the wife of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped as the goddess of purity and prosperity. It is believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day will bring good luck and prosperity to the household.
When to celebrate Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Tulsi Pujan Diwas is celebrated on the eleventh day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Kartik. This day usually falls in the month of October or November. In 2023, it will be celebrated on 24th November.
Significance of Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Tulsi Pujan Diwas is an important festival for Hindus as it is believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day brings good luck and prosperity. It is also believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day will help one to attain moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is also believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day will help to ward off evil and bring peace and harmony to the household.
How to celebrate Tulsi Pujan Diwas
On Tulsi Pujan Diwas, Hindus perform puja or worship of the Tulsi plant. The Tulsi plant is decorated with flowers and a lamp is lit near it. Offerings of fruits, sweets and other items are made to the Tulsi plant. Prayers are offered to the plant and mantras are chanted. Aarti is performed and the plant is showered with water. After the puja is complete, the devotees take a few leaves of the Tulsi plant and put it in their hair or on their forehead.
Summary
Tulsi Pujan Diwas is an ancient festival celebrated in India to honour the holy plant Tulsi (Basil). It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion in Hindu households. It is celebrated on the eleventh day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Kartik. It is believed that worshipping Tulsi on this day brings good luck and prosperity and helps one to attain moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. On this day, Hindus perform puja or worship of the Tulsi plant and offer prayers and offerings to the plant. After the puja is complete, devotees take a few leaves of the Tulsi plant and put it in their hair or on their forehead.
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