Tulsi: In Hinduism, Tulsi is considered sacred, a form of Goddess Lakshmi, and a favorite plant of Lord Vishnu. Many people wonder whether it is more auspicious for a man or a woman to plant Tulsi.

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Tulsi is a sacred and virtuous plant, and serving and worshipping it is considered auspicious. Every Hindu home has a Tulsi plant and worships it regularly.

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Although everyone can worship Tulsi, there is no prohibition against it. Married women in the family are especially recommended to worship Tulsi. This brings peace and happiness to the home and increases the woman's good fortune.

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But many people also wonder who should plant the Tulsi plant, whether male or female. Which plant is more virtuous? Let's find out.

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Traditionally, planting the Tulsi plant by women has been considered more auspicious. However, nowhere in the scriptures does it say that men cannot plant Tulsi. Therefore, anyone, whether male or female, can plant it.

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If a woman is menstruating, unwell, or otherwise unable to plant a Tulsi plant, men can also plant it. Tulsi should be planted with complete devotion and purity.

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Thursday and Friday are considered the best days to plant Tulsi. Furthermore, planting Tulsi during the month of Kartik and the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) is especially beneficial. Morning is considered the best time to plant Tulsi.