Should Tulsi plant be planted on Saturday or not, its correct rules and benefits

According to Hindu beliefs, Tulsi plant is considered auspicious because Goddess Lakshmi resides in it. In such a situation, worshipping Tulsi plant in the morning and evening brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The house where there is a lush green Tulsi plant, poverty never resides there. If you are struggling with financial crisis, then plant Tulsi plant in the house on Saturday. There are some rules to be followed for planting Tulsi plant, when to plant the plant, in which direction, how to do what etc. you will get to know all this.

On which day should we plant Tulsi plant

Although the auspicious day for planting Tulsi is Thursday and Friday, but if you plant Tulsi on Saturday, then you should plant it in the morning. Planting a Tulsi plant on this day ends financial problems in the house. Happiness and peace prevails in the house.

In which month should we plant Tulsi plant?

Along with the auspicious day, the auspicious month is also considered auspicious for planting Tulsi plant. You can plant Tulsi plant in October, November and February. The weather in this month is neither too hot nor too cold. In such a situation, planting Tulsi plant keeps it green.

On which day should we not plant Tulsi plant?

It is said in the scriptures that Tulsi plant should not be planted on Monday, Sunday and Wednesday. Apart from this, planting Tulsi plant on Ekadashi is also not considered taboo. This Tulsi plant should not be planted at home. This causes problems in the person’s family and leads to inauspicious results.

Keep some rules in mind while planting Tulsi

• If you do not have a Tulsi plant in your house and you are thinking of planting a Tulsi plant, then the best time to plant Tulsi in the house is the month of Kartik. Tulsi is considered to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi. If you plant a Tulsi plant in the month of Kartik, then Goddess Lakshmi also comes to your courtyard.
• Plant a Tulsi plant at home on Thursday of Kartik month. Thursday is the day of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, the form of Lord Vishnu, loves Tulsi very much.
• Tulsi plant should always be planted in the north or north-east direction of the house. It is said that gods and goddesses reside in this direction.
• Tulsi plant should not be kept in the direction of the house even by mistake, because this direction belongs to the ancestors. If you keep the plant in this direction, you will suffer huge losses.
• You can keep the plant on the balcony, window or terrace of the house, but you must keep in mind the direction mentioned in Vastu Shastra.
• Tulsi plant should not be kept at the place where you take off your shoes and slippers and keep garbage.
• Tulsi plant should always be kept in a clay pot. Never use a plastic pot.
• You can keep a Tulsi plant in the northeast corner. The presence of Tulsi here gives you positive results.

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• You can worship Tulsi regularly, but touching Tulsi in the evening is prohibited. Water should not be offered to Tulsi on Sunday.
•  Tulsi plant should never be kept near the kitchen or bathroom. You can keep Tulsi plant near the window of the puja room.
• Tulsi plant should never be touched with impure hands. Doing so angers Goddess Lakshmi.

Benefits of planting Tulsi at home

• Planting a Tulsi plant in the house brings blessings from Lord Vishnu. When Lord Vishnu is worshipped, Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped along with him, only then the worship is considered complete. Tulsi leaves are offered while offering food to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, planting a Tulsi plant pleases Lord Vishnu and awakens religious sentiments in the mind.   
• Planting a plant at home reduces pollution and it works like an air purifier. Its fragrance helps in getting rid of mosquitoes and small insects in the house.
• Having Tulsi in the house removes negative energy and positive energy resides in it. It maintains peace and happiness in the house and family.
• If there is conflict in the family, then planting a Tulsi plant ends all the troubles. If there is any Vaastu defect in the house, then that too gets removed.
• If there is a shortage of money in your house, then you should plant a Tulsi plant on Saturday. If there is any loss in business, then planting a Tulsi plant at home will end all the problems.
• Many diseases are also cured by planting Tulsi plant.
• If you use basil to make a delicious dish, then the taste of the dish increases further. You can use basil in tea, sherbet, juice and salad.  

Questions related to Tulsi in the house

Where should Tulsi plant be planted in the house?

You can keep the basil plant in the balcony, terrace or window at home. The basil plant should always be planted in the north or north-east direction of the house.

What happens if Tulsi dries in the house?

It is not considered auspicious if the Tulsi plant dries up in the house. The Tulsi plant is a sign of prosperity but if it dries up, it can lead to financial loss.

Which Tulsi is good to have in the house?

Both Rama Tulsi and Shyama Tulsi are auspicious in religion, but Rama Tulsi is considered the best for home.