When is Tulsi Vivah? Learn the date, auspicious time, and significance

The Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartik is called Devuthani or Prabodhan Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from his yogic sleep, and from this moment all auspicious and auspicious works begin. This day is not only considered highly auspicious from a religious perspective but also symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and positive energy in the home.

On the Dwadashi Tithi, the day after Devuthani Ekadashi, the marriage of Tulsi and Shaligram (Lord Vishnu) is a sacred tradition, known as Tulsi Vivah. This ritual is not only religious but also carries symbolic messages about nature and life. Tulsi Mata is considered a symbol of the Lakshmi of the home and the energy of life. Through this marriage, we receive blessings for happiness, good fortune, and progeny in our home.

When is Tulsi Vivah 2025?

According to the calendar, this year, Dwadashi Tithi will begin on November 2nd at 7:31 am. This Tithi will end on November 3rd at 5:07 am. Hindu festivals are celebrated according to the Udayatithi, so Tulsi Vivah will be celebrated on November 2nd.

Significance of Tulsi Vivah

The Tulsi Vivah ceremony is also special because it follows the awakening of Lord Vishnu. After four months of yogic sleep, the Lord’s awakening signifies a new beginning. Auspicious ceremonies and auspicious rituals are commenced in the home from this day. The marriage of Tulsi and Shaligram further sanctifies this new beginning.

Worshiping Tulsi Mata brings peace, prosperity, and health to the home and family. Her leaves have medicinal properties, considered beneficial for physical and mental health. The Tulsi plant is considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in the home.

Mythology

Lord Shiva once threw his radiance into the ocean. This resulted in the birth of a very powerful child, who later became the demon king Jalandhar. Jalandhar was renowned for his strength and valor. Jalandhar fought to obtain Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Parvati, but was unsuccessful. Goddess Lakshmi adopted him as her brother, while Goddess Parvati went and narrated the entire story to Lord Vishnu. Jalandhar was married to Vrinda, a very devoted and religious woman. The power of Vrinda’s devotion to her husband meant that Jalandhar could neither be killed nor defeated. To defeat Jalandhar, it was essential to break Vrinda’s devotion to her husband.

To defeat Jalandhar, Lord Vishnu disguised himself as a sage and went to Vrinda. Vrinda inquired about the condition of her husband Jalandhar, who was fighting. The sage showed her two monkeys holding Jalandhar’s torso and head in their hands. Seeing Jalandhar dead, Vrinda was deeply saddened and fainted. Upon regaining consciousness, Vrinda pleaded with the sage in the form of a god to bring her husband back to life. The sage revived Jalandhar and entered his body. Vrinda was unaware of this deception. Vrinda, honoring Jalandhar as her husband, performed her duty of pativrata, which broke her pativrata, and Jalandhar was defeated in the battle.

When Vrinda learned of this, she cursed Lord Vishnu, saying that he would be transformed into a heartless rock. Consequently, Lord Shaligram became a stone. The Lord’s transformation into stone created an imbalance in the universe. All the gods approached Vrinda and pleaded with her to free him from the curse. Vrinda freed Lord Vishnu from the curse, but she immolated herself. A few days later, a Tulsi plant grew at the spot where she immolated herself.

Lord Vishnu then said to Vrinda, “O Vrinda, because of your chastity, you have become dearer to me than even Lakshmi. Now, in the form of Tulsi, you will always remain with me.” Since then, the festival of Tulsi-Shaligram marriage is celebrated every year on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi.

Tulsi Vivah Puja Rituals

• Install Tulsi in your courtyard or temple.
• Decorate the Tulsi plant. Make rangoli and decorate it with a beautiful mandap.
• Offer red clothes and cosmetics to Tulsi Mata.
• Install Lord Shaligram along with Tulsi.
• After bathing, apply tilak with sandalwood and roli.
• Offer flowers and offer sugarcane, sweets, water chestnuts, and Panchamrit.
• Have Tulsi and Shaligram circumambulate seven times.
• After the marriage, perform aarti and distribute prasad to everyone.

Tulsi Vivah with Narayan Seva Sansthan

On the auspicious occasion of Tulsi Vivah, Narayan Seva Sansthan is offering all seekers the opportunity to participate in Tulsi Vivah. Interested individuals can participate in the Tulsi Vivah ceremony through the institute. Participate in this event with devotion and faith, and attain happiness and prosperity in your life.

Tulsi Vivah: This divine union of Tulsi and Shaligram is not only a symbol of religious discipline but also an occasion that brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to your home. Celebrating Tulsi Vivah this Kartik month fills your home and life with purity, good fortune, and energy.

On this divine occasion, may the blessings of Tulsi Mata remain upon all families, and may people’s lives be filled with righteousness, devotion, and happiness and prosperity.