Can you do Tulsi Puja in Ekadashi: Tulsi is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. Many rules related to its worship are also mentioned in religious texts. It has also been mentioned about when Tulsi should be touched, when not, on which day water should not be offered?
Whether one should sprinkle water on Tulsi on Ekadashi or not: In Hindu religion, Tulsi is considered the wife of Lord Vishnu, hence many things are kept in mind while worshiping it. Many auspicious works are not considered complete without basil leaves. Many rules related to the worship of Tulsi are also mentioned in religious texts like when Tulsi leaves should not be plucked and when touching them should be avoided. It is also written in the Puranas about when water should not be poured on Tulsi. Many people are confused about whether to offer water to Tulsi on Ekadashi or not? Know further the special things related to this rule…
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Should water be offered to Tulsi on Ekadashi date or not?
Famous saint of Vrindavan including Premanand Maharaj and other scholars say that water should not be offered to the Tulsi plant on Ekadashi, it is prohibited in the scriptures. It is believed that Tulsi fasts for Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi date. In such a situation, offering water to Tulsi breaks his fast. Therefore such mistake should not be made.
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When not to pluck basil leaves?
There are also special rules for plucking basil leaves. Everyone should know about these rules. Do not pluck basil leaves after evening. Apart from this, basil leaves should not be plucked on Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Sunday. Even Tulsi should not be touched on these Tithi and Vaar days. Do not touch the Tulsi plant even when it is impure.
Keep these things in mind also…
1. Basil leaves should be plucked only as much as required.
2. Do not use nails while plucking basil leaves.
3. Do not offer basil leaves to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha.
4. While plucking basil leaves, chant these mantras-
Om Tulsyaamrit Janmasi Sada Twam Keshavpriya.
May you be adorned with the beauty of your hair.
5. There should not be any kind of dirt around the basil plant.
6. Fresh and pure water should always be offered to the Tulsi plant, not stale and impure water.
7. If the basil plant dries up, immediately plant it in the water.
8. Tulsi should not be touched even during solar and lunar eclipse.
9. It is auspicious to keep the Tulsi plant in the north or east direction.
10. A lamp of pure ghee should be lit near Tulsi every evening.
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