25 Dec Tulsi Puja: Why Tulsi Pujan is Celebrated on 25th December?
Do you know why we celebrate Tulsi Puja on 25 Dec? Tulsi grows in all parts of India and many Hindus plant it at home as an auspicious practice. Tulsi carries great importance—not only in religion, spirituality, and culture, but also for health and environmental protection. According to Sanatan scriptures, when a house keeps a Tulsi plant, spiritual progress, peace, happiness, and prosperity naturally follow. Tulsi purifies the environment, reduces pollution, and strengthens family health. In 2014, the globally revered saint Shri Asharamji Bapu initiated Tulsi Pujan Diwas (a day to worship Tulsi) on 25th December, and it has now grown into a worldwide festival.
What is 25 Dec Tulsi Puja and Why is it Celebrated?
Several reports note that from December 25 to January 1, crimes, accidents, suicides, and animal slaughter increase, largely because some people indulge in intoxicants and pleasure-seeking during celebrations. India’s oldest apex chamber, ASSOCHAM, reports that alcohol consumption during this period triples, and even teenagers aged 14–19 join in. As a result, crimes, accidents, rape cases, diseases, and suicides rise. For years, this trend grew and raised serious alarms among well-wishers of society, the nation, and humanity. In 2014, Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu started the Divine Tradition of Tulsi Pujan Diwas on 25th December and launched the Vishwaguru Bharat Abhiyan through January 1. He envisioned that Tulsi’s medicinal, spiritual, and environmental benefits would uplift society at large.
25 Dec Tulsi Puja: A Symbol of Faith
Mother Tulsi holds a paramount place in Indian culture. Hindus use Tulsi leaves in every holy act, especially when offering Naivedya (pious food) to the Lord. In the Gita, Lord Shri Krishna says that if someone offers Him even a single Tulsi leaf with love, He accepts it with love. People often call Tulsi a “wonder drug.” Consuming Tulsi helps cure more than 800 types of ailments. Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu teaches: when we perform japa and dhyan near Tulsi, the results multiply. Anyone who wears a Tulsi mala around the neck remains safe—even from Yama’s servants.
The Skanda Purana says: if a house keeps and worships a grove of Tulsi daily, Yama’s servants do not approach that home. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana (Prakriti Khanda: 21.43) states: when devotees pour water with a Tulsi leaf into a dying person’s mouth, the Lord relieves that person of all sins and guides him to Vaikuntha (the abode of Lord Vishnu).
25 Dec Tulsi Puja – A Festival or Marketing Strategy?
The growing influence of Western culture and blind imitation of its festivals pull some people away from Indian civilization and trigger moral decline. In this context, Pujya Bapuji serves society by starting Tulsi Pujan Diwas, guiding people toward healthier, happier, and more dignified lives through Tulsi’s benefits. He encourages us to see the same divine presence in trees and awaken our own divinity.
During these days, sellers flood markets with items that promote blind superstition—red hats, plastic trees, and more. Shopkeepers and mall owners decorate their spaces with such items to create a festive atmosphere and attract customers, especially children, by displaying these colorful materials. Reliable sources also observe that during the December 25 celebrations, the consumption of intoxicants, including alcohol, rises. This pattern degenerates youth and increases suicides.
25 Dec Tulsi Puja – A True Path to Spiritual Growth
Inspired by Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu, thousands of Shri Yoga Vedanta Seva Samitis, Bal Sanskar Kendras, Mahila Utthan Mandals, and Youth Seva Sanghs promote Tulsi Pujan Diwas on 25th December in India and abroad, and they begin the celebrations almost a month in advance. Tulsi acts as an excellent antidepressant; it boosts zest, agility, and sattvikta (positive vibes). Therefore, celebrating this festival during these days benefits society immensely.
Tulsi appears in numerous vrata legends, religious stories, and the Puranas. Devotees do not consider the worship of Lord Vishnu or Krishna complete without offering Tulsi leaves. When we look at the grand celebrations of Tulsi Puja Day every year, we see Pujya Bapuji’s vision of India as Vishwaguru (Global Guide) moving toward reality. Salutations to Tulsi Mata, who enhances our energy, intelligence, and patience.
Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, or Christian.
Tulsi Mata serves every aspirations
Also read:
Applications of Tulsi Across our Lifespan: From Birth to Death and Beyond!
Combatting Deteriorating Pollution: A Call to Embrace Tulsi and Sustainable Practices
Promoting Purity: Why is Tulsi an essential plant in your home garden?
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