Tulsi Damodar Vivah in Kartik Month
Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2025, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 2. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 1 November and Tulsi Vivah on Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi date is November 2. Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 5.
Generally, Tulsi Vivah is observed on Chilku Dwadashi, Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwadasi day. It is also observed on Utthana Ekadashi or on Kartik Purnima day. Those who miss Tulsi Vivah to be performed on Dwadashi can perform it on Kartik Purnima.
And Tulsi Vivah can also be performed as per performer’s / their family’s traditional practice. In some traditions it is performed on Ekadashi and some may perform it on Kartik Purnima but as per Puranas, majorly it is observed on Ksheeradbhi Dwadashi.
Tulsi Vivah Celebrations, Tulsi Damodar Puja or Tulasi Shaligram Vivaha:
On the day of Tulsi Shaligram Vivah, Tulsi vrindavan is cleaned and decorated as a bride. Amla tree is also planted along with Tulsi plant in Tulsi mandap.
Tulsi Vivah 2025 Muhurat, 2 November 2025
Kshirabdhi Dwadashi Tulasi Puja Time – 5.36 PM to 8.06 PM
Chukla Dwadashi Pooja Time – 7.40 AM to 10.35 AM
Auspicious Time for Tulsi Vivah Pujan (Tulsi Mata Pujan) – 6 PM to 8 PM
Choghadiya Muhurat on 2 November 2025
Labh Choghadiya (Auspicious Time) = 9.32 AM to 10.58 AM
Amrut Choghadiya (Auspicious Time) = 10.58 AM to 12.24 PM
Shubh Choghadiya (Auspicious Time) = 1.49 PM to 3.15 PM
Shubh Choghadiya (Auspicious Time) = 6.07 PM to 7.41 PM
Amrut Choghadiya (Auspicious Time) = 7.41 PM to 9.15 PM
Significance
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Tulsi Vivah represents the union of the divine feminine and masculine, with Tulsi embodying purity and devotion as Vrinda Devi, and Vishnu symbolizing divine sustenance.
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The festival’s origins trace back to the ancient story of Vrinda’s unwavering devotion and Lord Vishnu’s blessing that she would be worshipped eternally as Tulsi.
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Performing Tulsi Vivah is believed to remove obstacles and misfortunes, bring marital bliss, and bless unmarried devotees with suitable matches.
Core Rituals
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Cleaning and decorating the Tulsi Vrindavan, often with rangoli, flowers, vermillion, a red sari for Tulsi, and jewelry.
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Shaligram stone or Krishna idol is decorated as the groom, placed beside Tulsi in a ceremonial mandap, often flanked by sugarcane or banana stems.
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Married women or priests perform the wedding rituals, including the application of sindoor, tying a yellow thread around both “bride” and “groom”, and chanting mantras.
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Traditional wedding offerings include haldi, kumkum, sweets, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and Panchamrit.
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The ceremony concludes with aarti, circumambulation, and the distribution of prasad. Tulsi leaves are consumed as part of the blessing.
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Special vegetarian meals are prepared in celebration, symbolizing the divine feast.
Story
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Tulsi was Vrinda, a devoted wife of demon king Jalandhar, whose chastity protected her husband. Lord Vishnu, to uphold cosmic balance, broke her chastity through divine deception, allowing the gods to defeat Jalandhar. As compensation, Vishnu promised Vrinda rebirth as the sacred Tulsi plant and that she would be eternally united with him—hence the ceremonial wedding each year.
Benefits and Beliefs
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Tulsi Vivah is said to cleanse sins, usher in prosperity, and bring spiritual upliftment to the family.
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Unmarried girls participate seeking ideal life partners, and couples pray for marital harmony.
Tulsi Vivah thus blends devotion, ritual, and symbolism, drawing together community and family in a time-honored celebration of divine union and grace.