Importance of Tulsi Kanthi Mala!

Tulsi Kanthi Mala has great importance in Hinduism. It is worshiped as a sacred plant. According to the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi resides in Tulsi. It is believed that when Goddess Lakshmi was born on earth as Radha Rani, Tulsi’s name was Vrinda, who was the wife of the demon Jalandhar, who was killed by Lord Vishnu. On this, Sati Vrinda, being sad and angry, cursed Lord Vishnu to stay on earth in the form of Shaligram i.e. Sheela. On this, Mother Lakshmi requested Vrinda to free her husband from the curse. Hearing his request, Goddess Vrinda freed Lord Vishnu every evening on the condition of being with her before she became sati. As soon as Goddess Vrinda became sati, a plant arose from her ashes, which Brahma ji named it Tulsi.

This plant became the revered form of Sati Vrinda. Lord Vishnu also gave a boon to Goddess Tulsi that she would be called the mother who bestows happiness and prosperity and once a year, Shaligram and Tulsi will also get married. That is why Tulsi is very dear to Lord Vishnu. You must have heard a lot about the importance of Tulsi Kanthi Mala. But its wood is no less important. It is believed that wearing a garland made of Tulsi wood gets rid of all kinds of troubles. It is very beneficial for health as well as religious. Wearing Tulsi garland strengthens the planets Venus and Mercury. Along with this the mind remains calm. Know what to keep in mind while wearing Tulsi garland according to Vastu.

Rules of wearing Tulsi Kanthi Mala:

1. Generally there are two types of Tulsi, Rama and Shyama Tulsi.
2. The person from whom the Tulsi garland is worn should take satvik food, that is, that person should abstain from meat and alcohol and should avoid consuming garlic and onion.
3. If you have worn a Tulsi garland, then it should not be taken off under any circumstances.
4. Before wearing the Tulsi garland, wash it thoroughly with Gangajal. After this, it should be worn only after it has dried.
5. It is believed that wearing Tulsi garland with hands is very beneficial.
6. Those who wear Tulsi garland should chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu daily.
7. If you are wearing Tulsi Kanthi Mala then you should not wear Rudraksha at all. This gives inauspicious results.
8. If for some reason you are not able to wear a Tulsi garland around your neck, you can wear it in your right hand.
9. But keep in mind that before doing routine action, take it off. After this, after taking bath, wash it again with Ganges water and wear it.