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Benefits Of Lighting Diya Near Tulsi Plant: The holy Tulsi plant is considered of utmost significance in the Hindu religion. Also known as Vrinda, the Tulsi plant is a sacred plant and is known as the earthly embodiment of the Goddess Tulasi, who is considered the consort of the god Vishnu and the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Along with religious significance, Tulsi also has medicinal properties that are known to cure numerous illnesses and diseases. Many Hindu customs and traditions state that lighting a diya or Deepak near the Tulsi plant is considered auspicious and brings positivity, health and wealth to the house. Here are some reasons why you should light a diya near your Tulsi plant at home every day.

Benefits Of Lighting Diya Near Tulsi Plant

Seek Blessings

As the Tulsi plant is an incarnation of Goddess Laksmi and is considered the consort of Lord Vishnu, people place lighted diya near it in devotion and to seek blessings of the deity. It is believed that lighting diya near the plant brings positive energy and wards off negativity from the house. A Deepak lit close to the Tulsi plant signifies respect and devotion.

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Calm Environment

When you place a diya near the Tulsi plant, it helps in calming the environment. It is believed that the Tulsi plant absorbs harmful gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide and helps in cleaning the air.

Pleasant Smell

The pleasant smell of lighted diya and ghee near the tulsi plant increases positive energy and boosts mood. The smell emitted by ghee diya dispels unpleasant odours and creates a calm environment. Lighting a ghee diya in front of the Tulsi plant is of great cultural significance as well.

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Keep Insects Away

A diya or jyoti in Hindu spirituality signifies knowledge, and purity, and helps eliminate darkness from life. Apart from that, the light and smell from a lighted ghee diya also help in keeping insects away.

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Removes Darkness

The light from a diya symbolises the eradication of darkness and hopelessness from life. It signifies the triumph of light over ignorance and the removal of spiritual darkness from one’s life.

 

(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)