Ashadh Month 2026: The month of Ashadh began on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It is the fourth month of the Hindu calendar and is considered highly significant and special. This month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu; it marks the beginning of the period when Lord Vishnu enters a four-month-long *Yoganidra* (divine slumber), causing a pause in all auspicious and ceremonial activities. Worshipping Lord Vishnu, along with performing *Japa* (chanting), *Tapa* (penance), and spiritual practice (*Sadhana*), holds special importance during this month.
Additionally, worshipping the Tulsi plant—which is dear to Lord Vishnu—is of great significance. In Hinduism, the Tulsi plant is revered as a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi; serving and worshipping Tulsi while Lord Vishnu is in *Yoganidra* invites happiness and prosperity into one's life. Worshipping Tulsi dispels negativity and fosters a positive outlook on life. Let us explore the method of worshipping Tulsi during the month of Ashadh and the benefits derived from it.
Significance of Worshipping Tulsi in the Month of Ashadh
In Hinduism, the Tulsi plant is considered extremely sacred and worthy of worship. Religious beliefs hold that homes where a Tulsi plant is kept and worshipped regularly are always blessed by the Divine, and a positive atmosphere prevails within the household. Tulsi is also known as *Haripriya* (beloved of Lord Hari/Vishnu); therefore, worshipping Tulsi attracts the special grace of Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Tulsi alongside Lord Vishnu during Ashadh enhances auspicious outcomes.
Offering Water to Tulsi in the Morning
During the month of Ashadh, offer clean water to the Tulsi plant after your morning bath and regular prayers. Chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu while offering the water; this practice brings happiness, prosperity, and abundance to the home. After offering water, touch the Tulsi leaves and apply a *Tilak* (sacred mark) to your forehead.
Lighting a Ghee Lamp in the Evening
While there is a tradition of worshipping the Tulsi plant every day, worshipping it during the month of Ashadh holds special significance. Lighting a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant every evening during the month of Ashadha is considered highly auspicious and sacred. Doing so invokes the special blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, fosters happiness and prosperity in the home, and infuses life with positive energy.
Significance of Circumambulating the Tulsi Plant
Regular worship of the Tulsi plant holds great significance. Circumambulating the plant 7, 11, or 21 times daily—after performing the puja and lighting the lamp—yields special benefits. This practice helps remove obstacles in life and alleviates mental worries, while also ensuring that happiness, prosperity, and positivity prevail in the household.
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