So, we have instructions for plucking Tulsi's leave for you to follow.

Why is the Tulsi plant worshipped?

Planting and worshiping the Tulsi plant daily has been a Hindu ritual from ancient times. According to Puranas, the Tulsi plant is beloved by Lord Vishnu and is also a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi.

People consider Tulsi plants auspicious and beneficial because they give good luck, abundance, and prosperity. It protects people’s homes from evil energies and keeps them lively and cheerful. The Tulsi plants are also related to Krishna and Vishnu Bhagwan.  So, worshipping and caring for Tulsi plants will satisfy and seek their blessings.

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Mantras to chant while plucking Tulsi leaves

The instructions for plucking Tulsi leaves need some special mantras, which should be chanted while plucking Tulsi leaves.

Om-om

Reciting “Om-Om” 21 times while plucking Tulsi's leaves is a practice that brings a sense of calm and spiritual connection. The sound “Om” is the sound of the universe, and it calms the mind and body. So, reciting “Om” while plucking Tulsi Leaves is a form of showing respect and creating a meditative atmosphere while worshipping the holy plants.

Om Subhadraya Namah

Om Suprabhaya

Matastulsi Govind Hrudayanand Karini

Narayanasya Pujaartham Chinomi Twaam Namostute.

The devotee recites the mantras above 11 times while plucking Tulsi plants. This mantra is related to the goddess Tulsi and Lord Vishnu. When you pluck Tulsi plants, you pray to goddess Tulsi through mantra.

“Mahaprasadjanani, Sarva Saubhagyavardhini, Aadhi Vyaadhi Hara Nityam, Tulsi Twam Namostute”

This mantra is recited while you offer water to goddess Tulsi. Offering her water represents great respect and devotion that keep the atmosphere of the Individual’s home positive and vibrant.

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Rules to follow while plucking Tulsi leaves

Do you know that plucking Tulsi leaves have a few instructions you should follow? So, let’s understand how to pluck Tulsi leaves without destroying its effects.

1. Before plucking the Tulsi leaves always bathe and wear clean clothes.
2. When plucking Tulsi leaves use the right hand.
3. Never use your nails to pluck Tulsi leaves. Always use the tip of your finger for this.
4. Stand on the north or northeast side while plucking the Tulsi leaves.
5. While worshipping Tulsi plants, you should light a Diya and give flowers in the morning and evening.
6. It is auspicious if you pluck Tulsi leaves on Brahma Muhurat (4:00 Am to 5:30 Am).

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When should pluck Tulsi's leaves

In this section, we discuss the best days to pluck Tulsi's leave and the days to avoid doing so.

1. The best days to pluck Tulsi leaves  

The best day to pluck Tulsi's leaves on Thursday. Plucking Tulsi leaves will bring blessings and good fortune. And remember that you should always pluck leaves before sunrise.

Before you pluck Tulsi's leave, always make sure to bow down and take blessings. And if leaves fall by themselves, you can use those leaves for religious practices.

2. Days to avoid plucking Tulsi leaves.

Individuals should avoid plucking the leaves of Tulsi on Sunday. On this day, people should not even water Tulsi leaves because on this day Goddess Tulsi observes fast for Lord Vishnu.

Also, Amavasya, Dwadashi, and Chaturdash are not the best days for plucking the Tulsi Leaves. If you have few ancestral rituals, you should not pluck its leaves on these days.

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Why Tulsi leaves are offered to selective deities?

Tulsi is one of the auspicious and religious plants. And people used to offer deities. Only a few lords received Tulsi plans as an offering. Tulsi leaves are offered to Lord Vishnu, among the highest is lord Krishna. And worshiping Lord Vishnu with Tulsi plants will wash away all past karmas and attain Moksha.

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Why avoid offering the Tulsi plant to Lord Ganesha?

According to mythological legends, people don’t offer Tulsi to lord Ganesha or any of his family members. As Goddess Tulsi approached Lord Ganesha with a marriage proposal, while he was meditating. So, lord Ganesha avoids marriage because of his religious beliefs and declines Tulsi’s Proposal.

Ganesha noticed that she was very dear to Lord Krishna after the curse. In Kaliyuga, people highly respect her importance, and she guides the path of Salvation. But Lord Ganesha also declared that no one will ever offer him Tulsi Leaves, or they have to face consequences.

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