Tulsi Puja Vidhi – Complete Guide for Daily Worship
Tulsi (Holy Basil) is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu religion. Known as Tulsi Mata or Vrinda, she is considered a living deity – a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi herself. Performing Tulsi Puja Vidhi daily is one of the most powerful and auspicious home worship practices that brings divine blessings, removes negativity, and ensures prosperity for the family.
Why Worship Tulsi Daily?
Tulsi is believed to be the most beloved plant of Lord Vishnu. Daily Tulsi puja invites Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi's blessings into the home, purifies the atmosphere and removes negative energies and evil eye, promotes physical health and healing (Tulsi has powerful medicinal properties), ensures family prosperity, longevity, and removal of obstacles, and brings moksha (liberation) blessings to the household.
Best Days for Tulsi Puja
Daily – Tulsi puja can be performed every morning and evening
Ekadashi – Most auspicious; Tulsi puja on Ekadashi is highly meritorious
Dev Uthani Ekadashi – Tulsi Vivah (marriage of Tulsi with Lord Vishnu); biggest Tulsi festival
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – Especially auspicious for Tulsi worship
Note: Tulsi leaves should NOT be plucked on Ekadashi, Sundays, or after sunset.
Tulsi Puja Samagri List
Fresh flowers (marigold, yellow/white chrysanthemum)
Jasmine strings (mogra)
Rose petals
Kumkum and haldi
Chandan (sandalwood paste)
Akshata
Agarbatti and dhoop
Ghee diya and oil lamp
Ganga jal and clean water
Sugar cane pieces or fruits as bhog
Red or yellow thread (mauli) for Tulsi Vivah
Conch (shankh)
Tulsi Puja Vidhi – Step by Step at Home
Step 1: Morning Preparation
Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Ensure the Tulsi plant is in a clean, elevated spot (Tulsi Katta) in the courtyard or balcony. Clean the area around the Tulsi plant.
Step 2: Water the Tulsi Plant
Offer fresh, clean water to the Tulsi plant every morning. This is the most basic act of daily Tulsi seva (service). Water is offered while saying:
"Om Tulasyai Namah"
Step 3: Light the Diya
Light a ghee diya or oil lamp near the Tulsi plant, especially in the morning and evening. The diya should be placed facing east. This is the traditional deepam for Tulsi.
Step 4: Light Agarbatti
Light incense sticks near the Tulsi plant. Jasmine and sandalwood fragrances are most pleasing to Tulsi Mata.
Step 5: Apply Kumkum and Chandan
Gently apply a small dot of kumkum and chandan at the base of the Tulsi plant. This is a mark of devotion offered to Tulsi Mata.
Step 6: Offer Flowers
Offer fresh yellow or white marigold flowers at the base of the Tulsi plant. Never offer red flowers or flowers meant for other deities to Tulsi directly – use golden yellow flowers. Surround the Tulsi pot with fresh petals.
Step 7: Pradakshina (Circumambulation)
Perform 3 or 7 pradakshinas (clockwise circles) around the Tulsi plant while reciting the Tulsi mantra:
"Tulasi Shrisakhi Shubhe Papaharini Punyade
Namasthe Naradanuthe Namo Narayana Priye"
Step 8: Recite Tulsi Chalisa or Stotras
Recite the Tulsi Ashtakam or chant the Tulsi Mantra 108 times:
Om Tulasyai Namah
Om Shri Tulasyai Namah
Step 9: Pluck Tulsi Leaves (When Needed)
If you need Tulsi leaves for other pujas, pluck them in the morning ONLY (not after sunset, not on Ekadashi, Sunday, Dwadashi, or Amavasya). Ask permission from Tulsi Mata before plucking:
"Tulasi tvam namasyami maata yachami cha
Tava patra grihishyami tvam prayacha visheshitah"
Step 10: Evening Diya and Aarti
In the evening, light a ghee diya near the Tulsi plant at sunset. This is the evening deepam for Tulsi and is considered extremely auspicious. Sing the Tulsi aarti or simply offer a flower with devotion.
Best Flowers for Tulsi Puja
While Tulsi is herself a sacred plant, offering flowers alongside the Tulsi puja enhances its auspiciousness:
Yellow Marigold (Genda) – Most appropriate flower for Tulsi puja; golden yellow is Vishnu's colour
White Chrysanthemum (Shevanti) – Pure white flowers symbolize purity and devotion
Jasmine Strings (Mogra) – Offer around the Tulsi katta for fragrance
Tuberose (Rajnigandha) – Evening offering near the Tulsi plant
Bilva Patra – Not for Tulsi directly, but good for mixed altar worship
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FAQ – Tulsi Puja at Home
Q: Which day is best for Tulsi puja?
A: Ekadashi is the most sacred day for Tulsi puja. Daily puja is ideal, especially on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Q: When should Tulsi leaves NOT be plucked?
A: Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Sundays, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, or after sunset. Never pluck Tulsi without seeking permission.
Q: Can Tulsi puja be done by women during menstruation?
A: Traditional practice suggests avoiding touching the Tulsi plant during menstruation. This is a matter of personal family practice.
Q: What is Tulsi Vivah?
A: Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu (represented by a Shaligram stone or idol). It is celebrated on Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Kartik Ekadashi) with elaborate rituals.
Q: Which flowers are offered in Tulsi puja?
A: Yellow marigold, white chrysanthemum, jasmine strings, and tuberose are most appropriate for Tulsi puja.
Conclusion
Tulsi Puja Vidhi is one of the most sacred, simple, and spiritually rewarding daily practices for a Hindu household. By performing Tulsi puja every morning and evening with fresh flowers, water, and a ghee diya, you invite the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi into your home every day. For the freshest Tulsi puja flowers delivered daily across Mumbai, subscribe to Mumbai Florist Hub at mumbaifloristhub.com.
