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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}} Tulsi Pujan Diwas is a festival that is celebrated on 25 December. Tulsi ([[Ocimum tenuiflorum|Ocimum Tenuiflorum]]) is planted and worshiped on the occasion. This festival was started by the inspiration of |
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}} Tulsi Pujan Diwas is a festival that is celebrated on 25 December. Tulsi ([[Ocimum tenuiflorum|Ocimum Tenuiflorum]]) is planted and worshiped on the occasion. This festival was started by the inspiration of Asaram Bapu<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-42478227|title=क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/rajasthan/amet/news/RAJ-OTH-MAT-latest-amet-news-020006-734165-NOR.html|title=तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया|date=2017-12-21|work=dainikbhaskar|language=hi|trans-title=Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/on-tulsi-pujan-diwas-here-is-why-the-plant-is-significant_1838312.html|title=On Tulsi Pujan Diwas, here is why the plant is significant|date=2015-12-25|work=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/harayana/kaithal/news/HAR-OTH-MAT-latest-kaithal-news-063003-659012-NOR.html|title=Tulsi plant helps in keeping environment clean|date=2017-12-10|work=dainikbhaskar|language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/festivals-events/tulsi-pujan-diwas-2017-importance-uses-of-ocimum-tenuiflorum-puja-rituals-of-this-festival-2793525/|title=Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2017: Importance & Uses of Ocimum Tenuiflorum & Puja Rituals of This Festival|last=Desk|first=India.com Buzz|date=2017-12-25|work=India.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/betul/news/MP-BETU-MAT-latest-betul-news-041558-765654-NOR.html|title=आज मंदिरों और घरों में मनेगा तुलसी पूजन दिवस|date=2017-12-25|work=dainikbhaskar|language=hi|trans-title=Today Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated in Mandirs and temples}}</ref> |
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Tulsi Pujan Diwas is a festival that is celebrated on 25 December. Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum) is planted and worshiped on the occasion. This festival was started by the inspiration of Asaram Bapu[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Tulsi Pujan Diwas | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | India |
| Type | Cultural |
| Date | 25 December |
| Next time | 25 December 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Tulsi in Hinduism / Tulsi |
Tulsi in Hinduism is used for medicinal and spiritual use. It is considered sacred in Hindusim and is believed Tulsi brings prosperity.[7][8][9]
Celebration
Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organizes the celebration of Tulsi Pujan Diwas, every year.[10][11][12]
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal also celebrate this festival on 25 December.[13]
In Hinduism, Tulsi is worshiped by offering water, chandan or sindoor, rice, flowers and sacrament(holy food/Prasad). Diya (lamp) is lit to worship the plant.[14][5] People are also encouraged to grow Tulsi plant in their home so that environment can be benefited.[15]
Significance
Tulsi is also referred to as "Queen of Herbs".[16]Tulsi is considered as an auspicious plant in Hinduism and is claimed to cure many diseases, according to Ayurveda.[17][18][19]
Tulsi is referred as an anti stress agent by various countries. It is used as a natural remedy for anxiety, adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, unbalanced blood sugar and as a home remedy for acne. Tulsi is also used as a cure for Diabetes 2 and for controlling high blood sugar.[20]
Tulsi is an essential and an effective method to cure common cold and cough and can be used to cure flu.[21]
See also
References
- ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
- ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
- ^ "On Tulsi Pujan Diwas, here is why the plant is significant". Zee News. 25 December 2015.
- ^ "Tulsi plant helps in keeping environment clean". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 10 December 2017.
- ^ 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.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "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.
- ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated on 25th December". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 18 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
- ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Samiti organised Tulsi Pujan Diwas in Elementary school". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 9 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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) - ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "तुलसी पूजन कर पौधरोपण किया" [Tulsi was worshipped by growing the plant]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 23 December 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Benefits of tulsi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas: Know Importance And Puja Rituals of The Festival".
- ^ "Tulsi has environmental benefits too - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Holy basil (Tulsi) for type 2 diabetes: Include this herb in your diet to prevent or control high blood sugar | Health Tips and News". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "5 alternative medicine supplements to cure swine flu and fight H1N1 virus - Garlic, Tulsi and more | Health Tips and News". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.