Sacred : Tulsi (holy basil) is considered among the most sacred symbols in Hinduism.
She is generally addressed as Tulsi Devi or Tulsi ji.
Purity : Tulsi ji represents inner and outer purity.
Eternal : According to Hinduism ; Tulsi ji is considered as an ever living entity.
Devotion : Tulsi ji happens to be epitome of the utmost devotion.
Beloved : Tulsi ji is beloved of Lord Sri Hari ; who only accepts prayers; food ; water; clothes ; gifts with Tulsi leaves.
Blessing : According to scriptures ; Tulsi ji had only prayed for Lord Vishnu all her life.
But, she was also known as very devoted wife. Being a celibate; she did not let anyone touch her.
Well, Jalandhar , her husband was the bitter foe of Lord Sri Hari.
Tulsi was known for her sanctity. Her virtues acted as a divine armor for her husband.
Lord Vishnu clandestinely touched her in disguise of her husband that led to death of her husband.
Before turning into holy basil ; she cursed Lord Vishnu to turn into Shaligram, a sacred stone.
Marriage : Lord Vishnu assured her that he would marry her as he had touched her.
Rituals : Tulsi Vivah means wedding of Tulsi ji with Lord Sri Hari Narayan.
Many couples perform Kanya Daan as parents of Goddess Tulsi ji.
Many also act as parents of Lord Shaligram ji (Sri Hari) in Tulsi Vivah.
Tulsi Vivah signifies start of wedding season and other auspicious activities.
Fact : Tulsi ji is used for various spiritual ; astrological and medicinal purposes.
Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Sri Tulsi Shaligram ji Jai Sri Sita Ram Narayan Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Shiv Shambo !
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