Description
Tulsi means chaste, pure, divine, auspicious, superior, favourite of Lord Vishnu, and on a par with goddess Lakshmi. The Tulsi plant is found in almost houses in India. Together with its religious significance, Tulsi is popular for its medicinal benefits; it is also used in many medicines to treat different diseases and boost immunity. In many countries, basil is an essential spice or food ingredient as well.
Each part of the Tulsi plant is useful & beneficial. From its stem, the beads are shaped to create Tulsi Mala that is quite popular for various purposes, such as chanting, wearing, and worshipping. Similar to the Tulsi plant, Tulsi Mala is a personification of auspiciousness & positivity which it confers to the wearer. Many scriptures/Puranas sing the glory of Tulsi. It is said that fortunate people happened to wear a Tulsi Mala.