Glories of Tulasi Devi

Join us for an enriching journey into the world of Tulasi Devi, where you'll delve into her significance, learn essential care practices, and master the art of performing Tulasi puja both in temples and at home.

This comprehensive course is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical, ensuring a holistic understanding and hands-on experience.

You will learn:

• Who is Tulasi Devi
• Benefits of honouring Tulasi Devi
• Devotional Songs
• How to take care of Tulasi Devi
• Tulasi puja in temple and at home

Language: English

Location: Zürich College of Vedic Studies, Seminar Room

Registration: Free

About facilitator

Devasri Radhika Devi Dasi was born in Calcutta in 1992 and was introduced to Krishna-consciousness in her childhood. She met her spiritual master, His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami, in the year 2003. In 2008, at the age of 16, she completed Bhakti Sastri and from a very young age has been actively learning from and serving different ISKCON projects. In 2015, she received Harinama initiation from HH BCS and served as his secretary from 2015-2017. In 2022, she received brahmin initiation from her second spiritual master His Holiness Krishna Kshetra Swami. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Legal Anthropology at Universität Bern after having completed her M.A. in South Asian Studies at Universität Heidelberg, Germany - wherein she was also elected as President (Fachrat) of the student body. She was also associated with the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and Rule of Law as a research assistant. Prior to this, in 2015, she graduated from NUJS - a premier law school in India and successfully cleared the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE) in 2017 to become a registered member with the Bar Council of India.

In 2019, she briefly also served as secretary to the GBC Sastric Advisory Council. In 2021, she joined the editorial team for Spiritual Connections – a magazine started by His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami, inspiring its revival and has been serving as secretary to Srila Bhakti Charu Swami Samadhi Committee. From September, 2020 – October, 2022, she also undertook the learning and experience of living in an ashram at ISKCON Zürich and served as the Temple Commander. She is currently involved in overseeing and improving Tulasi Care at the temple, although now serving as a congregation devotee. Since 2021, she is also an integral part of the ISKCON Constitution Committee.