What to Do If Your Tulsi Plant Dries Up: In Hinduism, the Tulsi plant is considered extremely sacred. Tulsi is considered a form of the goddess and is worshipped regularly in almost every home. Tulsi is dear to Lord Vishnu. According to belief, worshipping Tulsi brings happiness, peace, and positive energy into the home. However, sometimes when the Tulsi plant dries up, people unknowingly throw it in the trash or place it near other discarded items, which is considered religiously incorrect. So, let's find out what should be done with a completely dried-up Tulsi plant and what rules the scriptures prescribe for this.

Why is throwing away dried Tulsi considered inauspicious?

Tulsi is considered a form of the goddess. Therefore, disrespectfully discarding dried Tulsi is prohibited in the scriptures. Doing so can increase negative energy. Therefore, respect for Tulsi should be maintained throughout its life, whether it is green or dry.

What is the correct use of dried Tulsi?

The dried stems of the Tulsi plant can be finely ground and used as a tilak (forehead mark) like sandalwood paste.
This brings peace of mind and increases devotion.
This method is easy and considered auspicious from a religious point of view.

What to do if the Tulsi plant is completely dry?

If the Tulsi plant is completely dry and there is no possibility of it reviving, then immerse it.
It is considered appropriate to immerse the plant in a sacred river, pond, or lake.
Tulsi rosaries are made from the dried branches of the Tulsi plant.
These are used in the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.

The importance of dried Tulsi in the Padma Purana

Performing a havan (fire ritual) with dried Tulsi is considered extremely auspicious. Its smoke purifies the atmosphere. It also pleases Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
If dried Tulsi wood is used in the funeral pyre of a deceased person, the gates of heaven open for the deceased, and those present receive immense merit. This is why Tulsi is called a divine plant that grants liberation. Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on general beliefs, astrology, and religious texts. Amar Ujala is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts presented here.

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