The tradition of lighting a lamp near a basil plant in Kartik month is centuries old. It is said that burning this lamp not only brings happiness and prosperity in the house, but also Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi. Know the right direction, time and rules of lighting the lamp.
Kartik Maas 2025 Tulsi Puja: According to the Hindu calendar, Kartik month starts from 8 October and runs till 6 November. This month is considered very important and auspicious. It is said that anyone who worships Lord Vishnu in this month gets the special grace of Lord Vishnu. Kartik month is also known as Damodar month. The tradition of lighting a lamp near Tulsi in Kartik month has been going on for years. But have you ever wondered why there is so much importance of lighting a lamp near Tulsi in Kartik month? Let us tell about the importance of Tulsi Puja in Kartik month.
Importance of lighting a lamp near Tulsi in Kartik month
In Kartik month, lighting a lamp near Tulsi is considered very auspicious. According to religious belief, lighting a lamp near Tulsi in Kartik month brings positive energy to the house, increases wealth and prosperity and removes negativity. In Kartik month, lighting a lamp on Tulsi is pleased by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the ancestors get satisfaction and bring happiness and peace in the house. Do not offer water to Tulsi on Sunday and Ekadashi in Kartik month nor break basil leaves.
When should one light a lamp on Tulsi in Kartik month?
In the month of Kartik, every evening, after sunset, a lamp should be lit on Tulsi. Burn this lamp with ghee or sesame oil, pure cow’s ghee is considered more auspicious. Worshiping Tulsi in the morning and evening also has special significance in this month.
Method of lighting a lamp on Tulsi in Kartik month
- Time:- Deepak should be lit after sunset, that is, in the evening.
- Ghee/Oil:- Use pure cow’s ghee or sesame oil for lamps. Do not use mustard oil.
- Direction: Place a lamp of soil, metal or flour in the north-east direction near the basil plant.
- Aarti:- After lighting the lamp, perform the Aarti of Tulsi. You can also use the same lamp for Aarti.
- Offer water: Offer water to the basil plant every morning and evening in Kartik month.
- Follow the rules: Tulsi leaves should neither break nor give water on Sunday and Ekadashi.
- Make Swastik: It is also considered auspicious to make a swastika sign on the basil plant in the month of Kartik.
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