Deepak near Tulsi: Why is a lamp lit near Tulsi in the evening? Know the divine story behind the tradition

lamp near tulsi

What happens if you light a lamp based on Tulsi paste in the evening: Tulsi plant is considered very special in Indian culture. Tulsi is worshiped daily in the courtyard of every house. Tulsi is considered to be the form of goddess. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in Tulsi. Tulsi is also very dear to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. Tulsi is called Haripriya.

In the house where Tulsi is worshiped as per the rituals, Goddess Lakshmi always resides there. Often we see women in the house lighting the lamp near Tulsi first thing in the evening, but do you know the mythological secret behind it? Why is there so much emphasis in the scriptures on lighting a lamp near Tulsi in the evening? Let us know the divine story behind this sacred tradition.

according to legend…

According to the legend, Tulsi was Vrinda in her previous life. She was the wife of demon king Jalandhar. Lord Vishnu was very pleased to see his unwavering devotion and devotion to his husband. After this, Lord Vishnu gave her a boon that she would always remain with him. Lord Vishnu had said – ‘He will not accept any offering without basil leaves. One who serves Tulsi will go straight to his (Lord Vishnu) abode.

importance of evening time

In the scriptures, the time of sunset has been called ‘Asur Bela’ or ‘Sandhikal’. This is the time of the end of the day and the beginning of the night. It is told in Padma Purana and Skanda Purana that at this time negative powers and the goddess of poverty ‘Alakshmi’ become active. Mother Lakshmi came to earth on the orders of Lord Vishnu. So that they can protect their devotees.

That’s why a lamp is lit near Tulsi in the evening.

In the evening, a lamp is lit near Tulsi, the light emanating from it invites Goddess Lakshmi. According to Hindu beliefs, in the house where there is darkness near the Tulsi plant, Goddess Lakshmi never enters, rather poverty resides there.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

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