TULASI VIVAH (WEDDING)

This Friday, October 30th is Karika Sudha Dwadasi , the most auspicious day on which Mata Tulasi weds with Sri Hari.
Tulsi is a sacred plant which can be found in almost every Hindu's home. Tulsi Pooja (Worship of Tulsi) is observed almost every day. Following things are required for Tulsi Puja.The sacred plant, Tulsi is regarded as the incarnation of the goddess Mahalakshmi. Tulsi represents duty, dedication, love, virtue and sorrow of all women. That is why this herb is usually worshipped by women of all age groups. To begin Tulsi Puja, one is required to take a bath. Decorate the pot where Tulsi is grown. Offer water to the sacred plant. Apply kumkum on one of its leaf. A length of red cloth can be wrapped along the stem. Offer red flower to the sacred herb, Tulsi. Offer fruits by placing them near the pot. Light the clay lamp and perform aarti to complete the Tulsi Puja. People usually take a leaf of Tulsi after the Puja and put it in their mouth. It is believed by committing such act; they are taking the spirit of goddess inside them.Tulsi VivahIt is considered that the month of Kartik (October-November) is loved by Tulsi. And on a specific day (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi) of this month there is a tradition when Tulsi plants are beautifully decorated with structures made of sugarcane, mango leaves and flowers and then a puja is offered. In northern India and in Gaudiya Vaishnava communities, it is called the 'Tulsi Vivah' or the wedding day of Tulsi and Shaligram.Tulsi represents honor, virtue and steadfast loyalty. This sacred bush of herbal leaves symbolizes Hindu femininity respected by men and women. Tulsi is regarded as the "Mother of the World."Our Sisters who would like to know more about Tulasi, please click the link below to read
http://www.vrindavan-dham.com/vrinda/worshiping-tulasi.php

Siser who would like to do Tulasi Pooja please click the link to watch a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jj2JuOGQRc

For Tulasi Arti, please click the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es7C-qNM8_I&feature=related

For Tulasi song, please click the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJq7n47YVUU

And enjoy other divine songs in the same pages with all the family and friends


Here is a short sloka or invocation to the Goddess Thulsi.
"Namaste Tulasi Devi Sarvaabeeshta Palbradhae, Namaste Three Jagadh Vandhyae Namaste Loga Rashiyae".