Why is Tulsi Puja Performed in the Month of Kartik? Know Its Significance and Benefits
The holy month of Kartik is about to begin in a few days, and Tulsi Puja holds special importance during this time. Let’s explore the benefits of performing Tulsi Puja during this auspicious month.
Kartik Month and the Importance of Tulsi Puja
The month of Kartik will begin on Sunday, October 29. During this sacred period, the Tulsi plant holds significant religious value. This entire month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Tulsi. Kartik Purnima, the concluding day of the month, will fall on November 27.
Spiritual Significance of Tulsi Puja in Kartik
Tulsi Puja has great spiritual significance in the Kartik month. Worshipping both Tulsi and Lord Vishnu during this time is considered especially auspicious. If you’re facing financial troubles, giving special attention to Tulsi Puja can help resolve your problems.
Offering water to the Tulsi plant during Kartik is believed to be highly auspicious. It is said that waking up early in the morning, taking a bath, and then offering water to the Tulsi plant can help remove obstacles from your life.
Daily Rituals for Prosperity During Kartik Month
Every morning and evening during the month of Kartik, lighting a lamp (diya) under the Tulsi plant is considered very beneficial. Lighting a lamp at the base of the Tulsi plant between 5 PM and 7 PM in the evening is believed to bring good fortune. You can also draw a Swastik symbol around the base of the Tulsi plant as a mark of auspiciousness.
Mantra to Chant While Lighting the Lamp:
While lighting the lamp at the base of the Tulsi plant, chant the following mantra:
“Shubham Karoti Kalyanam, Arogya Dhan Sampadam.”
This practice is believed to bring well-being, health, and prosperity into one’s life.
