The devotees sing prayers to Tulasī-devī while one devotee offers Her ārati, then all circumambulate Tulasī-devī, offering her water. Thus, within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krsna.”`’I beg you to make me a follower of the cowherd damsels of Vraja. The collecting of leaves should be done once in the morning for worshiping and for putting on the plates of foodstuff to be offered.

O Narayani, I offer my obeisances to you again and again. (5) This very fallen and lowly servant of Kṛṣṇa prays, “May I always swim in the love of Śrī Śrī Rādhā and Govinda.

The devotees sing prayers to Tulasi-devi while one devotee offers Her arati, then all circumambulate Tulasi-devi, offering her water. If it's too heavy, carry the pot out in front. If it is not possible to keep a live Tulasī plant, one may offer worship to a picture of Tulasī-devī.For one who is Tulasī's servant, that responsibility enters into all the different aspects of Her existence. The paraphernalia [as shown in “2) Purify the Blowing Conchshell by pouring water from the Lota on it [there should be a bowl underneath to catch the water or if not that at least a cloth near by for wipe the floor at the end.]. (1) Enter the mail id you are regularly using; (2) Click the SUBSCRIBE button; (3) Go to your mail inbox and (4) Click the CONFIRMATION mail to verify that it is your mail id only (Steps 3 & 4 are important).
If when picking Tulasi leaves Do not pluck Tulasī leaves in the morning before daylight or in the evening after dark, nor at any time on Dvadasi-tithi, the day following Ekadasi. Vishnu bhaktiprade devi satyavatyai namo namaha Thus within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa. (1) O Tulasī, beloved of Kṛṣṇa, I bow before you again and again. Agastya Samhita states that if one is worshipping Tulasi Devi properly then she fulfills the desires of all the men and women of the four varnas and ashramas.

After offering each item, they may be distributed to the devotees. Your glories are described in the Vedas and Puranas.


Quotes from Srila Prabhupada on Srimati Tulasi Devi and picking leaves. Make Tulasī-devī some skirts to fit around Her pot, particularly when She is being offered ārati. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu.In some legends, she is called Vrinda and distinct from Lakshmi. When She was brought in, Śrīla Prabhupāda put His garland around Her and had Her placed on the altar, saying "Mother Tulasī is so kind. "With your right hand, carefully pick the tulasi leaves or soft tulasi-manjaris, along with their stems-one at a time-while repeatedly chanting the Take special care to avoid causing Śrīmatī Tulasī-devī any pain. You must see that She is being maintained properly, that Her leaves are always offered in a clean and fresh manner, and that all the devotees are given the opportunity to worship Her.

Just as when offering other āratis, the hands and paraphernalia should be purified (ācamana) with water from pancha-patra. Preferably, ārati should also be offered to Tulsi in the evening, just before Sandhyā-āratÄ«.Begin Tulasi-arati by offering obeisances to TulasÄ«i-devÄ«, chanting the TulasÄ«-Praṇāma mantra three times.Next, the devotees sing ŚrÄ« TulasÄ« KÄ«rtana while one devotee offers ārati to TulasÄ«-devÄ« with incense, a ghee lamp and flowers. Thats all! RAJAN accepts no credits for his services but dedicates all the credits to Krishna. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS. “I am giving you herewith the mantras for Tulasi Devi, as follows: Prayers and Mantras for Tulasi . O mother! (5) Lord Siva, Sukadeva Gosvami, Devarsi Narada, and all the jnanis and great munis, headed by Lord Brahma, are circumambulating you. When carrying a potted TulasÄ« plant, it is traditional to honor Her by carrying the pot on one's head. The devotees should always bow down when they see Taulasi-devi, and others will follow in showing her respect.TulasÄ«-devÄ« should be kept in a special pot, and the pot should sit upon a stand, up off the floor. A table should be place in the middle of the temple room b) As the Tulasi plant is brought into the room and place of the table the audience says “Srimati Tulasi maharani ki jaya” [All Glories to the topmost queen Srimati Tulasi] the devotees all bown down by offering half obeisances with head touching the floor. Begin Tulasi-arati by offering obeisances to Tulsai-devi, chanting the Tulasi-Pranama mantra three times.

O blessed mother Tulasi, you performed successful austerities and have thus become the chief consort and queen of Sri salagrama-sila. Encourage all guests to participate in Tulasi-arati. I bathe you, O tulasi, who are the mother of the universe.” (4) You engladden and shower your rain of mercy upon one who offers you some incense, a ghee lamp, naivedya, and arati. O Maharani, Candrasekhara thus sings your glories. Then in a circular motion moving the hand clockwise one should wave the incense aroundthe picture ofSrila Prabhupada on the Vyasasanaand then the Tulasi plant, after that offer 3 big circles around the audience 4) Once this is done one should again blow the blowing Conch according to step 2. (While this song is being sung by all the devotees gathered the offering of the ceremony simultaneously goes on. (1) O Tulasi Maharani! Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vṛndāvana. Vrindayai Tulasi devyai priyayai kesavasya cha. Tulasi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and placed on the lotus feet of … The devotee who will be leading the Kirtana loudly recites the “ Sri Tulasi Pranama (Recite when bowing to Tulasi.) When TulasÄ«-pÅ«jā KÄ«rtana song is finished, the devotees circumambulate ŚrÄ«mate TulasÄ«-devÄ« at least four times, offering her water by pouring some at her root.

In the Skanda Purana there is a statement praising the Tulasi as follows: "Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the Tulasi tree, which can immediately vanquish volumes of impure activities. (2) Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled.