Tulsi Vivah 2025: Tulsi Vivah is considered very special in Hinduism and is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi (the eleventh day of the bright fortnight) of Kartik. On this day, Tulsi Mata is adorned and married to Shaligram, a form of Lord Vishnu.

According to beliefs, performing Tulsi Vivah fulfils wishes and brings auspicious results. Tulsi Vivah takes place the day after Devuthani Ekadashi. On Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month yogic sleep. Auspicious ceremonies begin on this day. In many areas, Tulsi Vivah is celebrated for five days and concludes on Kartik Purnima.

According to belief, auspicious ceremonies begin after Lord Vishnu’s immersion on Devuthani Ekadashi. However, auspicious ceremonies, such as weddings, start on the day of Tulsi Vivah. This year, the Dwadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the Kartik month will begin at 7:31 am on November 2nd and end at 5:07 am on November 3rd. Therefore, Tulsi Vivah will be held on November 2nd.

Puja Materials for Tulsi Vivah

The materials for Tulsi Vivah are as follows: Amla (Indian gooseberry), garland, red chunri (scarf), Tulsi plant, idol of Lord Shaligram, worship platform, sugarcane, radish, saree, turmeric, bangles, plum, sweet potato, water chestnut, incense, lamp, clothes, flowers, custard apple, seasonal fruits, incense sticks, seat, earthen lamp, oil, ghee lamp, and aarti book.

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What is the ritual of Tulsi Vivah?

  1. Mata Tulsi should be installed in the courtyard or balcony of the house.
  2. A beautiful mandap should be decorated by drawing rangoli around Tulsi.
  3. Mata Tulsi should be offered the chunri, saree, and cosmetics.
  4. Lord Shaligram should be placed to the right of Tulsi.
  5. Both should be bathed in the Ganges.
  6. After this, Lord Shaligram should be given a tilak of sandalwood, and Mother Tulsi should be given a tilak of roli.
  7. Flowers, sweets, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and panchamrit are offered to Tulsi and Shaligram.
  8. The marriage ceremony is performed by lighting incense and a lamp.
  9. But you must keep in mind that rice is not offered to Lord Shaligram. Instead, you can offer white sandalwood or sesame seeds.
  10. The rounds should be taken around Tulsi and Lord Shaligram while chanting mantras.
  11. After this, perform aarti and distribute the prasad among everyone.