Festival guide

Tulsi Vivah

तुलसी विवाह

Ceremonial wedding of Tulsi and Vishnu/Shaligram.

At a glance

How is Tulsi Vivah dated?

Tulsi Vivah is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Tulasi Vivah.

Yearly reference

Tulsi Vivah dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Commonly observed on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi after Devutthana Ekadashi. Some traditions observe it on Ekadashi or Purnima, so local practice can vary.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Tulsi Vivah tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

Marks the reopening of the auspicious wedding season after Chaturmas in many traditions.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Tulsi-Shaligram weddingHome altar decorationBhajans

Observed in

Pan-IndiaVaishnava communities

Common questions

How is Tulsi Vivah dated?

Tulsi Vivah is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Tulsi Vivah?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Tulsi Vivah. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.