Tulsi plant is also given a special place in Vastu Shastra. Basil plant will be found planted in most of the houses in rural areas. People offer water to Tulsi and worship it by lighting lamps and incense. Tulsi worship is considered very auspicious in Hinduism. According to the scriptures, many precautions should be taken while planting Tulsi plants. According to the beliefs of Hinduism, some plants should not be planted near Tulsi plants.
Which plants should not be planted near Tulsi.
1. Cactus plant: Never plant a cactus near a Tulsi tree. Planting a cactus plant is considered very inauspicious. Cactus is considered the symbol of Rahu. Applying it near Tulsi plant brings negativity in the house.
2. Thorny plants: Not only the cactus plant but any thorny plant should not be planted near Tulsi. Tulsi plant is considered very sacred. Keeping a thorny plant near it is considered an insult to Tulsi.
3. Shami plant: Shami plant should not be planted near the Tulsi tree even by mistake. According to beliefs, there should be a Shami plant at least 4-5 feet away from the Shami plant. That’s why it should not be planted near the Tulsi plant even by mistake.
4. Thick-stemmed plants: No thick-stemmed shady plant should be planted near the Tulsi plant. This stops the progress of Tulsi. The growth of basil stops due to the planting of shady trees. That’s why don’t plant shady plants with thick stems near the Tulsi plant even by mistake.