On which day should Tulsi leaves not be plucked and why?
It is considered inauspicious to pluck Tulsi leaves on Sunday as it is considered the day of Lord Vishnu and Tulsi is his favourite.
Amavasya day is considered inauspicious for worship and religious activities. Plucking Tulsi leaves on this day can have negative effects.
It is forbidden to pluck Tulsi leaves in the evening. This is considered an insult to Goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of prosperity.
It is inauspicious to pluck Tulsi leaves on Friday as it is considered the day of Goddess Lakshmi.
Plucking Tulsi leaves on these special days is considered to reduce the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Plucking leaves is prohibited on this day.
Plucking Tulsi leaves on the day of Holi is not considered religiously correct because this festival is associated with Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Plucking Tulsi leaves on Sankranti can hinder the success of religious activities.
Goddess worship is important on this day. Plucking Tulsi leaves is prohibited as it is considered a lack of respect towards the gods.
Plucking Tulsi leaves during festivals is considered a religious sin. It shows a lack of faith and devotion.