Topic: Shukla Saptami

Kevat playfully refused to bring the boat because he had heard that the dust of Lord Rama's feet had turned a stone into a woman (Ahilya). He argued that if the dust touched his wooden boat and turned it into a woman, he would lose his only source of livelihood. He insisted on washing Lord Rama's feet first!

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the night when Chaturdashi Tithi is present. Since Chaturdashi starts at 05:07 PM on Feb 15, the Nishita Kaal Puja (Night Worship) will be performed tonight (Sunday Night).

You can appreciate her daily by doing small, meaningful things: giving her your undivided time, asking about her day, helping out with household chores before being asked, and simply expressing gratitude for her presence in your life.

No, plucking Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi is prohibited, as it is believed that Goddess Tulsi herself observes a fast for Lord Vishnu on this day. You should pluck the leaves a day prior (on Dashami) to offer them to Lord Vishnu during the Ekadashi Puja.