Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha starts from the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month and lasts till Amavasya. At this time, along with performing Tarpan, donation, Pinddaan, Shradh rituals for the ancestors, it is also necessary to follow the rules related to Tulsi.
Tulsi Puja In Pitru Paksha: It is very important to keep some things in mind during Pitru Paksha.
Pitru Paksha 2024: Starting from the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, Pitru Paksha lasts till Amavasya. At this time, it is necessary to perform Tarpan, Daan, Pinddaan, Shradh Karma for the ancestors as well as follow the rules related to Tulsi. It is believed that at this time the ancestors come to Earth and are satisfied with the Shradh Karma performed by their family members. During Pitru Paksha, charity and Tarpan are done for the ancestors. These measures also provide freedom from Pitru Doshas. Pitru Paksha is starting from 17th September this year. During Pitru Paksha, it is necessary to follow some rules along with the worship of Tulsi. Let us know which rules related to Tulsi are necessary to be followed during Pitru Paksha as per the belief.
Rules related to Tulsi during Pitru Paksha | Tulsi Niyam During Pitru Paksha
Worship of Tulsi
Tulsi Puja must be performed during Pitru Paksha. Not worshipping Tulsi at this time can make the ancestors angry. However, the person worshipping Tulsi should stay away from activities related to Shraddha.
Touching Tulsi is prohibited
Touching Tulsi during Pitru Paksha is considered taboo. Tulsi plant is considered sacred in Hinduism. Therefore, it is very important to take care of cleanliness and purity while touching it.
plucking basil leaves
Tulsi leaves should not be plucked even by mistake during Pitru Paksha. Touching Tulsi and plucking its leaves is considered taboo at this time. There is a fear of ancestors getting angry by plucking the leaves. Problems in life can increase due to the anger of ancestors.
Tulsi remedy in Pitru Paksha
Tulsi should be worshipped regularly during Pitru Paksha. Wearing a Tulsi garland is also considered auspicious at this time. Caring for the Tulsi plant brings blessings from ancestors. Along with this, the person worshipping Tulsi at this time should stay away from activities related to Shradh. Tulsi should be worshipped by a person in the house who is not participating in activities related to Shradh.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. KT does not confirm it. )