Tulsi Amla Trees – Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2017, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 1. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 31 October and Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 4.
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.
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.
Vivah mantras are recited and some special stotras praising Lord Vishnu and Tulsi Mata are chanted and Aarti is performed at the ending of the Puja. Amla plant is considered as Lord Vishnu and Tulsi plant as Goddess Tulsi.
Tulsi Vivah 2017 dates
Prabhodini Ekadashi – October 31
Ksheerabdhi Dwadasi – November 1
Vaikunta Chaturdashi – November 3
Karthik Purnima – November 4
Radha damodar puja in kartik maas in hindi