Tulsi, or Tulasi leaves is the most important leaf and flower used in pujas and prayers dedicated to Lord Krishna. Tulsi acts both as a flower and leaf and in most temples it is also offered as ‘prasad.’ It is also known as Krishna Tulsi – a dark variety of the plant. It is holy basil in English and in most Indian languages it is known as Tulsi or Thulasi.
Tulsi is the favorite flower and leaf of Sri Krishna.
It is always said by elders that the greatest offering to Lord Krishna is a Tulsi leaf.
Tulsi is the favorite flower and leaf of Sri Krishna.
It is always said by elders that the greatest offering to Lord Krishna is a Tulsi leaf.
Usually all local flowers that are used pujas and prayers are used in worshipping Lord Krishna.
Flowers that are avoided during Krishna Puja include hibiscus, milkweed and angel’s trumpets.
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