Tulsi Vivah on November 21: auspicious window 5.25 pm to 7.49 pm

The main Tulsi Vivah this year will be held on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi, that is Saturday, November 21, 2026, according to the Panchang. Most people hold the marriage of Lord Shaligram and Goddess Tulsi on this day.

In many states the festival runs for five days, from Devuthani Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima. There, people perform Tulsi Vivah on Ekadashi or on any of these five auspicious days, according to their faith. The sohla, or wedding ceremony, can be held on any day of one's choice between Devuthani Ekadashi and Kartik Purnima. Many people perform it on Dwadashi, the day after Devuthani Ekadashi.

Every year, on the Dwadashi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik, Goddess Tulsi is married to Lord Shaligram. It is said that performing Tulsi Vivah brings the merit of giving away a daughter in marriage and increases happiness and prosperity in the family. It is considered fruitful for families facing problems or obstacles related to marriage, and is believed to remove them.

The auspicious time for Tulsi Vivah on November 21, 2026 is from 5.25 pm to 7.49 pm. Brahma Muhurat is from 4.40 am to 5.30 am and Abhijit Muhurat from 11.42 am to 12.28 pm. The Sandhiprakash period will run from 5.25 pm to 6.13 pm.

The ritual is described as follows. First, place the Tulsi plant on a clean wooden stool on the terrace, in the courtyard or at the place of worship. Then build a handsome sugarcane mandap around the plant and apply turmeric paste to it. Next, install Lord Shaligram beside the Tulsi plant. If there is no Shaligram, an idol of Lord Vishnu may be used.

Then offer wedding items to Tulsi Mata and drape a shawl over her. Decorate Tulsi Mata and Lord Shaligram with garlands of flowers. Apply turmeric and sandalwood paste to Lord Shaligram. A male member of the household then takes Lord Shaligram in hand and circles the Tulsi plant seven times. Finally, light camphor and incense, perform the aarti of Tulsi Mata and Lord Shaligram, and offer naivedya.

It is believed that performing Tulsi Vivah brings the boundless blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, making life happy and prosperous. It is also believed to bring joy and peace to married life.