festivalLord Vishnu & Tulsi
Tulsi Vivah
तुलसी विवाह
Ceremonial marriage of Tulsi with Shaligram marking the wedding season.
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- Date
- Sat, 21 November 2026
- Tithi
- Dwadashi
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Kartik
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Bhadrapada
- Yoga
- Harshana
- Karana
- Balava
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 05:40 PM – 07:58 PM
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
Tulsi plant is decorated as a bride and married to Shaligram (Vishnu) with full vivah vidhi; the auspicious marriage season begins from this day.
Importance
Performing Tulsi Vivah is said to equal the punya of kanyadaan.
History
Observed on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi across India.
Mythological story
Vrinda, a devoted wife, was reborn as Tulsi and granted eternal union with Vishnu.