Tulsi Pujan Diwas

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Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Observed byIndia
TypeCultural
Date25 December
FrequencyAnnual

Tulsi Pujan Diwas is an Indian festival that is celebrated annually on 25 December. The plant tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is planted and worshiped on the occasion. The festival was started by Asaram Bapu.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

In Hinduism, tulsi is used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is sacred in the religion, and Hindus believe that Tulsi brings prosperity.[8][9][10]

Celebration

Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organizes the celebration of Tulsi Pujan Diwas annually.[11][12][13][14] Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal also celebrate this festival on 25 December.[15]

In Hinduism, Tulsi is worshiped by offering water, Indian sandalwood (Chandan), sindoor, rice, flowers and holy food (Prasad). Diya lamps are lit to worship the plant.[16][6] People are encouraged to grow tulsi plants in their homes to benefit the environment.[17]

Significance

Tulsi is also referred to as the "queen of herbs".[18] It is considered as an auspicious in Hinduism.[19] Ayurveda medicine claims that it can cure many diseases.[20][21][22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
  2. ^ "A brief cultural history of the recent phenomenon called Tulsi Pujan Divas". www.dailyo.in.
  3. ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
  4. ^ "On Tulsi Pujan Diwas, here is why the plant is significant". Zee News. 25 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Tulsi plant helps in keeping environment clean". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 10 December 2017.
  6. ^ a b Desk, India.com Buzz (25 December 2017). "Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2017: Importance & Uses of Ocimum Tenuiflorum & Puja Rituals of This Festival". India.com.
  7. ^ "आज मंदिरों और घरों में मनेगा तुलसी पूजन दिवस" [Today Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated in Mandirs and temples]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 25 December 2017.
  8. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated on 25th December". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 18 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  9. ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
  10. ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Samiti organised Tulsi Pujan Diwas in Elementary school". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 9 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  12. ^ "श्री योग वेदांत सेवा समिति ने तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organized Tulsi Pujan Diwas]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 26 December 2017.
  13. ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवसः 25 दिसंबर को क्यों होती है तुलसी की पूजा, जानें इतिहास और पूजा विधि". Firstpost Hindi. 25 December 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2020: Why it is celebrated on December 25?". Zee News. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  15. ^ "VHP and Bajrang Dal will Celebrate 25th December as Tulsi Poojan Diwas - The India Post". The India Post. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  16. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas: तुलसी पूजन दिवस आज, जानिए महत्व, इतिहास और पूजा विधि" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas is today. Know the significance, history and method of worshipping]. oneindia (in Hindi). 25 December 2017.
  17. ^ "तुलसी पूजन कर पौधरोपण किया" [Tulsi was worshipped by growing the plant]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 23 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Holy Basil health benefits: Here's why you should add Tulasi or Tulsi to your daily diet | Health Tips and News". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  19. ^ Ashram, Sant Shri Asharamji. Secrets of Tulsi (Tulsi Rahasya). Sant Shri Asharamji Ashram. ISBN 978-93-90306-61-9.
  20. ^ "Benefits of tulsi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  21. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas: Know Importance And Puja Rituals of The Festival".
  22. ^ "Tulsi has environmental benefits too - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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