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Noopur Kumari

Why Tulsi Is Never Offered to Lord Ganesha

Tulsi is one of the holiest plants in Sanatan Dharma. It is considered the favorite of Lord Vishnu and is offered in almost every Vishnu and Krishna worship. But have you ever noticed that the same sacred Tulsi leaves are never offered to Lord Ganesha?

This tradition has puzzled devotees for generations. Is it simply a ritual, or is there a deeper spiritual story hidden in the scriptures? The answer lies in an ancient legend that explains how a single conversation between Lord Ganesha and Goddess Tulsi shaped a tradition followed even today.

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