New Delhi: Tulsi Vivah, a sacred Hindu festival that marks the divine marriage of Goddess Tulsi (the holy basil plant) and Lord Shaligram (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), holds immense spiritual importance for devotees across India. This auspicious occasion is celebrated with great devotion and traditional rituals, symbolizing the beginning of the Hindu wedding season.
Tulsi Vivah 2025 Date and Muhurat
This year, Tulsi Vivah will be observed on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival falls on Kartik Dwadashi, which is the twelfth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Kartik month.
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As per the Drik Panchang:
- Dwadashi Tithi begins: 7:31 AM on November 2, 2025
- Dwadashi Tithi ends: 5:07 AM on November 3, 2025
Devotees are advised to perform the Tulsi Vivah rituals during the Dwadashi Tithi for maximum spiritual benefit.
Significance of Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah marks the symbolic end of the monsoon and the beginning of the auspicious period for Hindu marriages. The ceremony signifies the divine union of Goddess Tulsi (believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi) and Lord Shaligram, representing Lord Vishnu.
It is believed that observing this festival and performing the rituals with devotion brings peace, prosperity, and happiness in life. For married couples, it strengthens the bond of love and mutual respect, while for unmarried girls, it is said to bless them with a suitable life partner.
The festival also holds agricultural and seasonal significance, as it marks the start of the traditional wedding season and the onset of a spiritually vibrant time in the Hindu calendar.
Rituals and Traditions
The Tulsi Vivah ceremony is usually performed either at home or in temples, where devotees decorate the Tulsi plant and Lord Shaligram in a traditional wedding setup.
- The Tulsi plant is adorned with a saree or dupatta, bangles, and jewelry, symbolizing the bride.
- Lord Shaligram, placed on the right side of Tulsi, represents the groom.
- Both are bathed with Ganga water, followed by the application of Chandan (sandalwood paste) to Shaligram and sindoor (vermilion) to Tulsi.
- Offerings include flowers, sweets, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, honey, curd, ghee, and sugar).
- Devotees light lamps and incense sticks, sing devotional songs, and recite prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Notably, rice is not offered during this puja. Instead, sesame seeds or white sandalwood are used as sacred offerings to Lord Shaligram.
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Spiritual Benefits and Beliefs
Worshipping Goddess Tulsi on this day is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees observe fasting and engage in prayers seeking harmony and prosperity in their households.
The festival emphasizes the spiritual message of devotion, purity, and divine love, reminding devotees of the eternal bond between the human soul and the divine.
As Tulsi Vivah ushers in the season of auspicious beginnings, homes and temples across the country come alive with devotion, rituals, and festive joy—celebrating not just a divine union, but the spirit of faith and togetherness that defines Indian tradition.