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Why is Tulasi festival celebrated?
According to Hindu scripture, the Tulsi plant was a woman named “Vrinda” who was the wife of Asura Jalandhar and was a great devotee of Vishnu. Visnu had promised her that he would marry her in the next life. So he marries Tulsi in the form of Shaligram. Hence, this day is celebrated as Tulsi Vivah.
Can unmarried girl do Tulsi Vivah?
The Tulsi Vivah Vrat and Puja is done religiously by married women for the well being of their husband and children and marital bliss. On the other hand, unmarried women observe this occasion to pray for a good husband. Childless couples perform this ceremony to be blessed with children.
How is Tulasi Vivah celebrated?
Tulsi Vivah Vidhi
- Decorate the puja area with rangoli.
- Begin with the preparation of the mandap by keeping four sugarcane or banana tree shoots on the four sides.
- Place two chowkis next to each other.
- Place the Tulsi plant on the right chowki and the image/idol of Lord Vishnu/Krishna or Shaligram on the left.
Is Tulsi Vivah auspicious?
A day after Prabodhini Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah is celebrated further marking the beginning of the wedding season in Hindu culture. One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, Tulsi Vivah is celebrated on Dwadashi Tithi which falls on November 15 this year.
What is the story of Shaligram?
This black stone is known as Shaligram stone. It was due to a curse that Lord Vishnu turned into a stone. A curse so powerful that even the most powerful God, one among the trinity could not do anything but accept it. Lord Vishnu received this curse from one of His most loyal devotee, Vrinda.
Why is Tulsi not offered to Shiva?
According to a story in Shiva Purana, there was a demon named Jalandar. The evil demon was blessed with a boon that empowered him until his wife, Vrinda, lost her sanctity. Because Vrinda knew that Lord Shiva killed her husband, she refused to worship him. And hence, basil or tulsi leaves are not offered to Lord Shiva.
What is the relationship between Krishna and Tulsi?
In the story, she married Jalandhara. The offering of its leaves is recommended in ritualistic worship of Vishnu and his avatars like Krishna and Vithoba….Tulsi in Hinduism.
| Tulsi | |
|---|---|
| Devanagari | तुलसी |
| Sanskrit transliteration | Tulasi |
| Affiliation | Devi, Avatar of Lakshmi(as Tulsi) Daughter of Asura (as Vrinda) |
| Abode | The Tulsi plant, Vaikuntha |
Is Tulsi Vivah a good day to get married?
As per the Hindu scriptures, Tulsi Mata is said to be the avatar of Goddess Lakshmi who is the wife of Lord Vishnu. She took birth as Vrinda, as the legends say. Hence, this day is considered to be the most auspicious day for conducting rituals and ceremonies related to marriage along with Kanyadaan.
What is the significance of Tulsi Vivah?
Furthermore, the event of Tulsi Vivah is the ritual marriage of the Holy Tulsi plant with Lord Krishna, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is the significance of the end of monsoon and rainy days. Alongside this, it signifies the beginning of wedding season in the Hindu religion.
What is Tulsi wedding and why is it celebrated?
The Tulsi wedding signifies the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season in Hinduism. The ceremonial festival is performed anytime between Prabodhini Ekadashi (the eleventh or twelfth lunar day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartik) and Kartik Poornima (the full moon of the month).
What are the benefits of performing Tulsi Puja?
As worshiping Tulsi would lead to a happy married life. When un-married women perform this puja, there are increased chances of getting married. When any childless couples perform this puja there are chances of they being blessed with children.
How does Tulsi marry Vishnu/Krishna?
The marriage of Tulsi with Vishnu/Krishna resembles the traditional Hindu wedding. The marriage ceremony is conducted at homes and at temples where a fast is observed on the Tulsi Vivah day until evening when the ceremony begins.