Tulasi Plant Vastu — తులసి మొక్క వాస్తు
Vastu Shastra Telugu Guide · Classical Manasara & Mayamatam principles
Tulasi (Holy Basil) is the most sacred plant in Hindu tradition — believed to be Goddess Lakshmi in plant form. Specific Vastu rules govern her placement and worship.
Tulasi Direction
- Northeast (Ishanya): ONLY auspicious direction
- Outdoors preferred: in front yard, Brindavanam (raised platform)
- Indoor alternative: Northeast balcony corner. Avoid kitchen/bathroom proximity.
- Height of pot: Above ground level (not directly on soil) — pot/Brindavanam must be raised
Daily Worship
- Morning: Bathe Tulasi with clean water + offer kumkum + circumambulate 3 times
- Evening (Sandhya): Light a ghee or sesame oil deepam at the base. Never skip evening deepam.
- Tulasi leaves for worship: Pluck only after morning prayer, never on Amavasya or after sunset
- Stillborn leaves (yellow/brown): Remove immediately, immerse in flowing water
What NOT to Do Near Tulasi
- Never water with footwear on
- Never touch with unwashed hands or after eating non-veg
- Never let dogs/cats near
- Don't place near garbage or toilet
- Don't cut leaves on Sunday, Tuesday, Ekadashi, or after dusk