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Atithi Devo Bhava! 🙏🏻

The tilak and basil garland hold cultural and religious significance in various traditions, particularly in India and Hindu culture, when welcoming someone.

1. Tilak, which is usually a paste made from sandalwood, vermilion, or sacred ash. It symbolizes the third eye, which represents spiritual awakening and knowledge. It is a way to offer respect and blessings to the person being welcomed.

2. Basil/ Tulsi is considered a sacred plant in Hinduism, A garland made of basil leaves (Tulsi Mala) is considered pure and auspicious. Offering a Tulsi mala to someone during a welcome signifies respect and goodwill. It is believed to bring blessings and protection to the recipient.

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