Why is Tulsi dear to Krishna?

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According to some mythological story, it was said that Tulasi is actually an ardent lover of Krishna whom Radha has cursed to be a plant. Hindus believe that every house that has Tulasi plant is a place of pilgrimage and death can never enter.
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How is Tulsi related to Krishna?

The Tulsi is the most sacred plant that we worship because of its connection to Lord Vishnu. Also known as the Tulasi, the plant is believed to be the earthly form of the goddess Tulsi who was a devoted worshipper of Lord Krishna.
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Why Tulsi is married to Krishna?

After cursing the Lord, Vrinda drowned in the ocean, but since he blessed her, her soul was established in a Tulsi plant. Moreover, she was blessed with the boon of becoming the wife of Lord Vishnu in her next birth. Hence, the significance of the Tulsi Vivah.
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Can we offer Tulsi to Krishna?

Red flowers have the ability to attract the pavitraks of Shri Gaṇapati, bel of Shiva, Tulsi of Shri Krushna etc. Hence, Tulsi leaves are offered to Shri Krushna.
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Who brings Tulsi for Krishna?

But when the weighing of Krishna was done no amount of Satyabhama's ornaments could lift Krishna's scale up. Finally Rukmini was asked to lend her treasure. Rukmini, however, prays to the Tulsi plant and brings one Tulsi leaf.
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Why Tulsi Cursed Vishnu?



Why did Vishnu marry Tulsi?

As per a blessing by Vishnu to marry Vrinda in her next birth, Vishnu – in form of Shaligram - married Tulsi on Prabodhini Ekadashi. To commemorate this event, the ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is performed. Another minor legend narrates that Lakshmi slew a demon on this day and remained on earth as the Tulsi plant.
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Who is the husband of Tulsi Mata?

Tulsi plant or holy basil is married off to Lord Shaligram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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What is Tulsi curse to Krishna?

Vishnu appeared in his true form and urged Tulasi to abandon her earthly body and return to his celestial abode. In her anger and grief, she cursed Vishnu to be turned into stone.
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Which God does not like Tulsi?

Lord ganesha additionally thus reviled Tulsi that she will be hitched to an asura (evil spirit) and after that under a gifts from the sages (or divine beings) will turn into a plant. listening to this revile, tulsi mama understood her misstep and she asked ganesha for pardoning and appealed to him with perfect songs.
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Who was Krishna Tulsi?

This cousin of the common sweet basil is named Krishna holy basil after the beloved blue-skinned Hindu god. Historically, Krishna tulsi has been a significant herb in Ayurvedic medicine and is revered as a sacred plant in India.
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Why is Tulsi not offered to Lord Shiva?

When Vrinda learned that she was cheated upon she broke down. Later, Vrinda received the boon and was reborn as the holy basil. Because Vrinda knew that Lord Shiva killed her husband, she refused to worship him. And hence, basil or tulsi leaves are not offered to Lord Shiva.
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Is Tulsi a widow?

Tulsi vivah, the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant (holy basil) to God Vishnu is performed in Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. It is mentioned in Padma Puran and other ancient scriptures. This ceremony is performed anytime between Prabodhini Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima i.e. either in October or November.
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Is Tulsi and Lakshmi same?

It is believed that Lord Vishnu is dear to Tulsi but Goddess Lakshmi does not like Tulsi. This is because Tulsi is the wife of Shaligram in the second form of Lord Vishnu.
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Why is Ganesha not Worshipped with Tulsi?

Tulsi is not offered to Ganesha because they (both Ganeshji and Tulsi) are involved in a mutual curse. Tulsi is the daughter of Dharmaraja (God of righteousness). In her youthful days she was a great devotee of Sriman Narayana (Lord Vishnu).
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What is the difference between Krishna Tulsi and Rama Tulsi?

Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is utilised for religious purposes and is renowned for its medicinal powers. The Tulsi leaves of this variety have a sweeter flavour than other varieties of Tulsi. Shyama Tulsi, also known as 'dark Tulsi' or 'Krishna Tulsi,' is a variety having dark green/purple foliage and a purple stem.
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Who is Vrinda in Krishna?

As an embodiment of the Lila-sakti, Vrinda-devi is the organizer of all the transcendental pastimes of Srimati Radharani and Lord Krishna. She has many storerooms around Vrindavan where she keeps the various paraphernalia needed in Krishna's pastimes.
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Can unmarried girls worship Tulsi?

Especially, a woman who is single and seeking for a good husband and people who wish to gain a child, perform the rituals of Tulsi Puja with tremendous faith and obeisance.
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Is Tulsi plant cursed?

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According to some mythological story, it was said that Tulasi is actually an ardent lover of Krishna whom Radha has cursed to be a plant. Hindus believe that every house that has Tulasi plant is a place of pilgrimage and death can never enter.
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What is the story of Tulsi?

An enraged Tulasi devi cursed Lord Vishnu for His stone-hearted behaviour to become a stone. Lord Vishnu accepted this curse and promised to appear as the Saligrama shila in the Gandika river (now in Nepal). He also gave Tulsai devi the benediction that she will eternally reside with Him as His consort in Vaikuntha.
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Why is Tulsi not plucked on Sunday?

There is no reason for not watering Tulsi plant on Sunday. Like any other plant, Tulsi is also one. However care needs to be taken to give it only right amount of water. Tulsi being sacred gets water daily as a ritual without any consideration of actual need.
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What are the 3 types of Tulsi?

We use the 3 varieties with the most potent in adaptogenic quality herbs, rich in antioxidants and immune stimulating.
  • Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
  • Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum)
  • Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
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Can we offer Tulsi to Vishnu?

You can use Tulsi and Amla in Vishnu Puja instead. God is pleased with them. Since the month of Margashirsha is going on, which is dear to Lord Vishnu, so during this time, especially in the worship of Lord Vishnu, you should take care of all these things.
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Why do we light Diya near Tulsi?

Diyas in the pooja room welcome positive energy

If you have a tulsi or holy basil plant, place diyas near it.
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Who is Shankhchur wife?

According to Hindu mythology once Shankhachur, a powerful fiend conquered the heaven and expelled all the gods from the place. Then the gods sought the help of Bishnu, the lord of the gods. Bishnu said that the source of Shankhachur's power is his virtuous wife Tulsi.
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What curse did Tulsi give to Ganesha?

He turned down Tulsi's marriage proposal. Tulsi became enraged by Lord Ganesha's refusal and cursed her that she would have two marriages. At the same time, Lord Ganesha got angry and cursed Tulsi to be married to the demon.
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