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Trisha Chakraborty

Why People Light a Diya Under Tulsi Daily

Every evening, as the sun begins to set and the sky turns soft shades of orange, you’ll notice a quiet ritual taking place in many Indian homes. A small earthen lamp is lit beneath the Tulsi plant. The flame flickers gently, incense drifts through the air, and for a few moments you feel good. But why do people light a diya under Tulsi daily? Is it just tradition, or is there something deeper behind this ritual?

Lighting diya during evening prayers
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