Tulsi Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
Tulsi Mata is dear to Lord Vishnu. Her aarti is sung in the month of Kartik, on Tulsi Vivah and during daily evening puja.
Jai Tulsi Mata, maiya jai Tulsi Mata | Jo jan tumko poojate, unko sukh data ||
Bhagwan Vishnu ko pyaari, Hari ko ho tum pyaari | Tulsi dal se unake, charan kamal sanvaari ||
Kartik maas mein tumhari, mahima hai apari | Tulsi vivah rachakar, mangal karo hamari ||
Shaligram ke sang mein, nitya viraajo tum | Deenan ki sun lo vinti, sharan mein raakho hum ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Tulsi Mata, maiya jai Tulsi Mata | Jo jan tumko poojate, unko sukh data ||
Victory to Tulsi Mata. Those who worship you receive happiness and blessings from you.
Verse 2
Bhagwan Vishnu ko pyaari, Hari ko ho tum pyaari | Tulsi dal se unake, charan kamal sanvaari ||
You are most dear to Lord Vishnu. With your leaves his lotus feet are served and adorned.
Verse 3
Kartik maas mein tumhari, mahima hai apari | Tulsi vivah rachakar, mangal karo hamari ||
In the month of Kartik your glory is boundless. At the auspicious occasion of Tulsi Vivah, bless us with wellbeing.
Verse 4
Shaligram ke sang mein, nitya viraajo tum | Deenan ki sun lo vinti, sharan mein raakho hum ||
Always rest alongside the Shaligram. Hear the prayer of the helpless and keep us under your shelter.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should Tulsi Aarti be done?
Daily at dusk, during the month of Kartik, on Tulsi Vivah and after Vishnu puja — these are the most auspicious times for Tulsi Aarti.
Why is Tulsi worshipped?
By tradition, Tulsi is most dear to Lord Vishnu. Worshipping her is said to bring peace, happiness and purity to the home.
When is Tulsi Vivah?
Tulsi Vivah is on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi (Dev Uthani Ekadashi). On this day Tulsi's marriage with the Shaligram (a symbol of Lord Vishnu) is celebrated.