Devotees observe Nirjala Ekadashi by sowing basil seeds nationwide (photos)
As per longstanding Hindu rituals, Tulsi seeds are sown on this auspicious day.
KATHMANDU: Hindu devotees across the country observed Jestha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Nirjala Ekadashi, by placing Tulsi (Basil) seeds in their homes in accordance with traditional religious practices.
As per longstanding Hindu rituals, Tulsi seeds are sown on this auspicious day.
The seedlings that grow are later ceremonially transplanted into household altars or temple spaces on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Harishayani Ekadashi.
Tulsi holds a deeply revered place in Hindu culture as a sacred plant symbolizing purity, devotion, and spiritual well-being, alongside its recognized medicinal value.
On this day, devotees observe fasting, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, and perform rituals at home, seeking blessings and spiritual merit through this sacred tradition.
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