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Tulasi Manjari Tulasi is an extremely sacred plant, and is considered worshipable. Most Vishnu temples have Tulasi gardens. When food is offered to Lord Vishnu or Krishna, tulasi leaves are put on each individual preparation offered. The appearance day of tulasi is the full moon day in the month of Kartika (Oct-Nov). Many people have tulasi plants in their home. Another name for Tulasi is Vrinda Devi. There are thirty chapters in the Padma Purana that describe Tulasi’s appearance. It says in the Padma Purana that all the holy places on earth and in the millions of universes take shelter of a tulasi leaf. “The goddess of fortune is sometimes envious of the tulasi leaves which are placed at the lotus feet of the Lord, for they remain fixed there and do not move, whereas Laksmiji, although stationed by the chest of the Lord, sometimes has to go to satisfy her numerous devotees. But the tulasi leaves never forsake their position, and the Lord therefore appreciates the service of Tulasi more than the service of Laksmi.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 3.16.21 purport) “The process of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra with a vow before the tulasi plant has such strong spiritual potency, that simply by doing this one can become spiritually strong.” (Caitanya Caritamrita Antya 3.100 purport). If you know of information that is not listed here, or if you would like to help update our listings, please e-mail us at: |
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