Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2022: Check date, puja vidhi, and significance of this Hindu festival

Hinduism followers across India are celebrating Tulsi Pujan Diwas today i.e. on December 25, 2022. On this pious day, people worship “Tulsa Mata” and perform a puja to seek blessings from the goddess. It is believed that those who offer prayers to Tulsa ji on Tulsi Pujan Diwas get all their wishes fulfilled by the deity. Many people perform Tulsi puja every day as part of their routine life.

As per the Hindu ideology, the holy Tulsi plant is the home of the Goddess of Wealth “Lakshmi”. Tulsi mata is also known by the name of “Vishnupriya” which means beloved of Lord Vishnu. Some people believe that those who perform Tulsi pujan with full devotion get Lord Vishnu’s blessings as well. Worshipping Tulsa mata on Tulsi Pujan Diwas pleases the goddess and showers her devotees with wealth, prosperity, happiness, and peace.

Tulsi Pujan Diwas Significance


Tulsi Pujan Diwas is celebrated on December 25 every year across India. It is a sacred day to offer prayers to Tulsa mata. On this day, some people plant new Tulsi sapling before performing the prayers while some worship the ones already planted in their homes. Tulsi is recognized for its impeccable medicinal properties. Tulsi is planted in the courtyards to attract wealth, prosperity, and happiness for the family. Also, Tulsi leaves are added to prasad offerings.

Tulsi Pujan Diwas Vidhi

On the day of Tulsi Pujan Diwas, the worshippers start their day early by taking a bath and offering water to the Tulsi plant. After this, devotees apply orange-colored vermilion on Tulsi leaves and cover the plant with lehenga-chunri. They light a ghee lamp and sing Tulsa mata aarti to please the goddess. A ghee lamp is lit near the Tulsi plant in the evening as well.

FAQ

Q1. Who is Tulsi mata’s husband?
Ans. Tulsi mata is married to Shaligrama.

Q2. On which day should we avoid touching Tulsi?
Ans. Tulsi should not be touched on Sundays.