तुलसी विवाह
Tulsi Vivah
The ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu as Shaligram, which opens the wedding season.
About Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah is done on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi, the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, or on any day up to Kartika Purnima. Vishnu wakes from his four-month sleep on Dev Uthani, and his first rite is the marriage to Tulsi.
Families decorate the Tulsi plant as a bride and perform a full wedding ceremony with a Shaligram stone or a Krishna idol. Hindu weddings traditionally resume after this day.
How to celebrate
Clean the Tulsi plant and build a small mandap of sugarcane around it.
Dress the Tulsi in a red chunri with bangles and sindoor.
Place the Shaligram or a Krishna idol beside it and perform the pheras.
Offer sweets, fruits and amla, sing wedding songs and distribute prasad.
The story
Vrinda, the devoted wife of the demon Jalandhar, was turned into the Tulsi plant. Vishnu blessed her that he would marry her as Shaligram, and that no worship of his would be complete without Tulsi leaves.
Questions
When is Tulsi Vivah in 2026?
Tulsi Vivah 2026 is on Saturday, 21 November 2026. Shukla Dwadashi tithi begins at 6:32 AM on Saturday 21 November and ends at 4:57 AM on Sunday 22 November IST.
What is the Tulsi Vivah puja time in 2026?
In New Delhi, Pradosh Kaal is from 5:25 PM to 8:06 PM IST. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
Why does the wedding season start after Tulsi Vivah?
During Chaturmas, from Devshayani to Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Vishnu is believed to sleep, so weddings are avoided. Tulsi Vivah marks his waking and the return of auspicious events.
Can Tulsi Vivah be done on Kartika Purnima?
Yes. Many families do it on any day from Dwadashi to Kartika Purnima.
Around Tulsi Vivah
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- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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