When is Tulsi Vivah?
Tulsi Vivah in 2026 falls on November 21, 2026, Saturday. It is observed in the evening on the Dwadashi tithi of the Shukla paksha of Kartik month.
Tulsi Vivah: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Shukla Dwadashi) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 21, 2026, Saturday | 6:32 am, November 21 to 4:57 am, November 22 | Pradosh kaal: 5:25 pm to 7:49 pm |
| 2027 | November 10, 2027, Wednesday | 9:12 am, November 10 to 10:08 am, November 11 | Pradosh kaal: 5:30 pm to 7:54 pm |
The wedding of Tulsi Mata with Shaligram (Vishnu). Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
Significance of Tulsi Vivah
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Where it is celebrated: all over India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat
Tulsi Mata is married to the Shaligram form of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to bring merit like kanyadaan, and the wedding season begins after it.
Tulsi Vivah puja vidhi
- Decorate the tulsi pot like a bride with a red chunri and shringar.
- Make a mandap of sugarcane and place Shaligram ji next to the tulsi.
- As at a wedding, sing mangal geet, do the pheras and the aarti.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Tulsi Vivah 2026?
Tulsi Vivah in 2026 falls on November 21, 2026, Saturday. It is observed in the evening on the Dwadashi tithi of the Shukla paksha of Kartik month.
On which tithi is Tulsi Vivah celebrated?
Kartik month, Shukla paksha, Dwadashi. Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
What is the significance of Tulsi Vivah?
The wedding of Tulsi Mata with Shaligram (Vishnu).
Tulsi Vivah 2026 date?
Tulsi Vivah 2026: Saturday, November 21, 2026.