Vastu Tips On How To Plant Tulsi Plant At Home

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

Often found in Indian homes as it holds religious significance to Hindus, the tulsi plant is known as the queen of herbs.

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Tulsi or basil plant is a medicinal herb which can keep you safe from seasonmal ailments like cold and cough.

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According to Vastu, planting a tulsi at home brings happiness and harmony.

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While the best place for the plant is in the east, you can also place it in the balcony or near the window in the north or the north-east direction.

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Do not place things such as brooms, shoes or dustbins near the tulsi plant.

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Avoid thorny plants like cactus near the tulsi plant. Instead, opt for flowery plants around it.

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Since the tulsi is regarded as sacred, one should not plant it directly in the ground.

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Always keep the plant in odd numbers like one, three or five to achieve the best results.

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According to Hindu traditions and Vastu guidelines, one should not pluck tulsi leaves after sunset.

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