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hisheka. An ox is to be given to the Brahma, a cow, cloth, and bed
to the acarya, and cloth to the rishi. Dakshina should be given to
all. - In this way installing Tulasi Devi one should begin her regular
worship along with Lord Vishnu. Whoever sees the marriage of Tu-
lasi Devi will have all of the accumulated sins of his life removed.
Whoever with devotion plants Tulasi, collects her leaves, or installs her
along with Vishnu will achieve liberation, the abode of the Lord, all varieties
of enjoyment, and will enjoy along with Shri Hari.

Glimpse of Tulasi Shaligrama vivaha

Diwali and Govardana puja: This commemorates the
return of Ramachandra to Ayodhya after He had conquered over
Ravana and rescued Sita-devi. The Ramayana states: Lord Rama-
chandra entered Ayodhya in the midst of a great festival. He was
greeted on the road by the princely order, who showered his body
with beautiful, fragrant flowers, while great personalities like Lord
Brahma and other demigods glorified the activities of the Lord in
great jubilation. Lord Rama was dressed up in royal style and was
decorated with garlands and ornaments. Lord Rama mounted a
lavishly decorated chariot and Bharata took up the reins, while
Satrughna held the royal white umbrella. On either side stood
Vibhishana and Lakshmana, waving a fan and a chamara. As Ra-