In Indian culture, the kitchen isn’t just a place for cooking — it's considered a sacred space, closely tied to health, harmony, and prosperity. The Garuda Purana, one of the revered ancient scriptures, offers timeless wisdom about how your kitchen can invite the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and abundance.

Here’s what the Garuda Purana says you should do in your kitchen every day to ensure financial stability and divine grace:

Before you begin cooking, offer a prayer or express gratitude for the food and the space where it's prepared. According to the Garuda Purana, performing a small ritual or offering before lighting the stove ensures the presence of positive energy in your home. Once the food is prepared, offer the first portion to the divine — a simple gesture that brings peace, prosperity, and removes obstacles like debt.

Cleanliness isn’t just about hygiene — it’s spiritual. The scripture emphasizes that Goddess Lakshmi does not stay in unclean spaces. A neat and well-organized kitchen invites her presence, while a dirty kitchen drives wealth away. Wipe counters, keep utensils in order, and clean the floor daily to maintain this sacred balance.

The Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) holds immense spiritual significance and is deeply connected to purity and wealth. Here are a few sacred rules:

• Do not pluck Tulsi leaves without bathing. It’s considered impure and disrespectful.
• Avoid plucking Tulsi leaves on Sundays, Ekadashi, Sankranti, and during the evening. These are times when the plant is said to be resting.
• Offer water to Tulsi every morning, especially at sunrise. This simple act is believed to wash away sins and attract peace and abundance.
• Never insult the Tulsi plant. Avoid bringing footwear near it or littering around it. Doing so is said to diminish spiritual merit and block prosperity.

By following these sacred yet simple rituals in your kitchen and around your home, you align your daily habits with ancient wisdom — and invite the grace of divine forces that ensure wealth, health, and happiness.