Tulsi Mata (तुलसी माता)

Tulsi Mata Aarti (तुलसी माता की आरती)

The devotional aarti of Tulsi Mata — the sacred basil plant revered as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and the most beloved plant of Lord Vishnu.

About this Aarti

Tulsi Mata Aarti is performed every evening by lighting a lamp at the Tulsi plant — an essential daily ritual in every devout Hindu household.

When to Recite

Daily at dusk (sandhya), Kartik month (Tulsi Vivah), Ekadashi, Vishnu puja

English Transliteration

Jai Jai Tulsi Mata, Maiya Jai Jai Tulsi Mata.
Vishnu Priya Ho Tum Mata, Bhav Bhay Harne Wali.
Jai Jai Tulsi Mata.

Shaligram Ke Sang Mein, Tum Shobhit Hoti.
Paap Taap Sab Nash Karo, Sukh Sampat Deti.
Jai Jai Tulsi Mata.

Kartik Maas Mein Tumhari, Vishesh Puja Hoti.
Tulsi Vivah Karke Sab, Manwanchhit Phal Paate.
Jai Jai Tulsi Mata.

Dal Tumhare Pujan Mein, Le Bhakt Chadhate.
Jo Ghar Mein Tulsi Puje, Vo Paap Nahin Paate.
Jai Jai Tulsi Mata.

📖 Meaning / Bhavarth

Jai Jai Tulsi Mata — Glory to Mother Tulsi. Vishnu Priya Ho Tum Mata — You are the beloved of Lord Vishnu. Shaligram Ke Sang Mein — The union of Shaligram and Tulsi is considered liberation-giving. Kartik Maas Mein Vishesh Puja — The Tulsi Vivah tradition is observed in the month of Kartik. Jo Ghar Mein Tulsi Puje — One who worships Tulsi daily is freed from sins.