TULASI GARLAND

Tulasi leaves or flowers used for garland in traditional times. It falls under the ocimum sanctum, known as Holy Basil. For the Hindus, Tulasi is considered a holy plant as it often forms part of religious ceremonies, prayers, and even offerings.

Main Features of Tulasi Garland
Religion Significance:
It is considered to be an auspicious plant related to Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. It is most commonly used in Hindu ceremonies, rituals, and pujas.
Tulasi garlands are more often kept before the deities, especially before Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, which symbolize purifying protection and devotion.
Types of Tulasi Used:
Rama Tulasi (Green Tulsi): Used extensively for religious pooja and garlands.
Shyama Tulasi (Krishna Tulsi): Shyama is black and is considered to be the tulsi of Lord Krishna.

Utilization of Tulasi Garland:
Worship and Offerings: Worn around the neck of the idols or used to decorate altars.
Personal Wear: Believed to endow in the wearer with auspicious energy, protection, and spiritual powers.
Special Events: They are worn on festivals, marriage ceremonies, etc.
How to Make a Tulasi Garland
The required materials involve fresh Tulasi leaves, thread, and sometimes small flowers for additional ornamentation.
Process: They use thread and a needle to string the leaves together. It is also knotted between each leaf or a pair to keep them attached to each other.

Benefits of Tulasi
Health Benefits: The Tulasi has certain medicinal properties, being an antioxidant and possessing qualities of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral.
Spiritual: These are said to purify the aura, bring mental clarity, andhave enabled closer communication with the divine

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