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{{Infobox holiday
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|observedby = India
|date = 25 December
|duration = 1 day
|frequency = Annual
|type = Cultural
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'''Tulsi Pujan Diwas''' is an Indian festival that is celebrated annually on 25 December. The plant tulsi (''[[Ocimum tenuiflorum]]'') is planted and worshiped on the occasion. The festival was started by [[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>

In Hinduism, tulsi is used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is sacred in the religion, and Hindus believe that tulsi brings prosperity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/batala/news/PUN-OTH-MAT-latest-batala-news-020006-714526-NOR.html|title=Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated on 25th December|date=2017-12-18|work=dainikbhaskar|access-date=2017-12-18|language=hi}}</ref><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>

== Celebration ==
Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organizes the celebration of Tulsi Pujan Diwas annually.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/fazilka/news/PUN-OTH-MAT-latest-fazilka-news-022003-650462-NOR.html|title=Samiti organised Tulsi Pujan Diwas in Elementary school|date=2017-12-09|work=dainikbhaskar|access-date=2017-12-18|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/PUN-OTH-MAT-latest-batala-news-032516-767611-NOR.html|title=श्री योग वेदांत सेवा समिति ने तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया|date=2017-12-26|work=dainikbhaskar|language=hi|trans-title=Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organized Tulsi Pujan Diwas}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.firstpost.com/aastha/tulsi-poojan-diwas-why-people-worship-tulsi-on-25-december-is-worship-of-tulsi-pa-177196.html|title=तुलसी पूजन दिवसः 25 दिसंबर को क्यों होती है तुलसी की पूजा, जानें इतिहास और पूजा विधि|last=|first=|date=2018-12-25|website=Firstpost Hindi|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> [[Vishva Hindu Parishad]] and [[Bajrang Dal]] also celebrate this festival on 25 December.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theindiapost.com/hindi-news/chandigarh-hindi-news/vhp-and-bajrang-dal-will-celebrate-25th-december-as-tulsi-poojan-diwas/|title=VHP and Bajrang Dal will Celebrate 25th December as Tulsi Poojan Diwas - The India Post|date=2014-12-23|work=The India Post|access-date=2017-12-18|language=en-US}}</ref>

In Hinduism, Tulsi is worshiped by offering water, [[Santalum album|Indian sandalwood]] (''chandan''), [[sindoor]], rice, flowers and [[Prasāda|holy food]] (''prasad''). [[Diya (lamp)|Diya]] lamps are lit to worship the plant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hindi.oneindia.com/astrology/tulsi-pujan-diwas-2017-importance-uses-ocimum-tenuiflorum-puja-rituals-of-this-festival-437762.html|title=Tulsi Pujan Diwas: तुलसी पूजन दिवस आज, जानिए महत्व, इतिहास और पूजा विधि|date=2017-12-25|work=oneindia|language=hi|trans-title=Tulsi Pujan Diwas is today. Know the significance, history and method of worshipping}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> People are encouraged to grow tulsi plants in their homes to benefit the environment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/harayana/narwana/news/HAR-OTH-MAT-latest-narwana-news-023003-747885-NOR.html|title=तुलसी पूजन कर पौधरोपण किया|date=2017-12-23|work=dainikbhaskar|language=hi|trans-title=Tulsi was worshipped by growing the plant}}</ref>

== Significance ==
Tulsi is also referred to as the "queen of herbs".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/holy-basil-health-benefits-why-you-should-add-tulsi-to-your-daily-diet/287438|title=Holy Basil health benefits: Here's why you should add Tulasi or Tulsi to your daily diet {{!}} Health Tips and News|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-15}}</ref> It is considered as an auspicious in Hinduism. [[Ayurveda]] medicine claims that it can cure many diseases.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/benefits-of-tulsi/articleshow/32719691.cms|title=Benefits of tulsi - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|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: Know Importance And Puja Rituals of The Festival}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tulsi-has-environmental-benefits-too/articleshow/12574905.cms|title=Tulsi has environmental benefits too - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-18}}</ref>

It is used as a natural remedy for stress, anxiety, [[adrenal fatigue]], hypothyroidism, unbalanced blood sugar, [[type 2 diabetes]] and acne.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/holy-basil-tulsi-for-type-2-diabetes-treatment-at-home-the-best-ayurvedic-herb-to-control-high-blood-sugar/363649|title=Holy basil (Tulsi) for type 2 diabetes: Include this herb in your diet to prevent or control high blood sugar {{!}} Health Tips and News|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-15}}</ref> It can also be used to treat the [[common cold]], spurts of coughing, and the flu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/5-alternative-medicine-supplements-home-remedies-to-cure-swine-flu-and-fight-h1n1-virus-garlic-olive-leaves-ginseng-turmeric-tulsi-and-more/365822|title=5 alternative medicine supplements to cure swine flu and fight H1N1 virus - Garlic, Tulsi and more {{!}} Health Tips and News|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-15}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Ocimum tenuiflorum=]]
* [[Tulsi Vivah]]
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* [[Tulsi in Hinduism]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Hindu plant worship]]
[[Category:Rituals in Hindu worship]]
[[Category:Religious festivals in India]]
[[Category:Festivals in India]]
[[Category:Hindu festivals]]
[[Category:December observances]]

Revision as of 15:14, 28 November 2020

Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Observed byIndia
TypeCultural
Date25 December
FrequencyAnnual

Tulsi Pujan Diwas is an Indian festival that is celebrated annually on 25 December. The plant tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is planted and worshiped on the occasion. The festival was started by Asaram Bapu.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

In Hinduism, tulsi is used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is sacred in the religion, and Hindus believe that tulsi brings prosperity.[7][8][9]

Celebration

Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti organizes the celebration of Tulsi Pujan Diwas annually.[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, Indian sandalwood (chandan), sindoor, rice, flowers and holy food (prasad). Diya lamps are lit to worship the plant.[14][5] People are encouraged to grow tulsi plants in their homes to benefit the environment.[15]

Significance

Tulsi is also referred to as the "queen of herbs".[16] It is considered as an auspicious in Hinduism. Ayurveda medicine claims that it can cure many diseases.[17][18][19]

It is used as a natural remedy for stress, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, unbalanced blood sugar, type 2 diabetes and acne.[20] It can also be used to treat the common cold, spurts of coughing, and the flu.[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
  2. ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
  3. ^ "On Tulsi Pujan Diwas, here is why the plant is significant". Zee News. 25 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Tulsi plant helps in keeping environment clean". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 10 December 2017.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas will be celebrated on 25th December". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 18 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  8. ^ "क्रिसमस पर क्यों मना रहे हैं तुलसी पूजन दिवस".
  9. ^ "तुलसी पूजन दिवस मनाया" [Tulsi Pujan Diwas was celebrated]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 21 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Samiti organised Tulsi Pujan Diwas in Elementary school". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 9 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "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)
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "तुलसी पूजन कर पौधरोपण किया" [Tulsi was worshipped by growing the plant]. dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 23 December 2017.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Benefits of tulsi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Tulsi Pujan Diwas: Know Importance And Puja Rituals of The Festival".
  19. ^ "Tulsi has environmental benefits too - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "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.
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