In the Vaishnav sect, the Tulsi mala is used to form a connection with Lord Krishna and chant his name. The followers of Krishna, and Lord Vishnu, use the Tulsi mala to strengthen their connection with the Divine powers.In the Vaishnav sect, the Tulsi mala is used to form a connection with Lord Krishna and chant his name. The followers of Krishna, and Lord Vishnu, use the Tulsi mala to strengthen their connection with the Divine powers.