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In Hinduism, the Tulsi plant is revered and considered sacred. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides within Tulsi. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated every year on the Dwadashi of the Kartik month. On this day, the ceremonial marriage of Lord Vishnu in the form of Shaligram and Goddess Tulsi is performed. It is believed that conducting the Tulsi Vivah brings love, happiness, stability, and harmony into one’s married life. Tulsi Vivah 2025 Date and Shubh MuhuratTulsi Vivah will be celebrated on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Dwadashi Tithi Begins - 07:31 AM on Nov 02, 2025 Dwadashi Tithi Ends - 05:07 AM on Nov 03, 2025 Rituals for Tulsi Vivah Place the Tulsi plant in the courtyard, balcony, or at your home altar, and decorate a beautiful canopy with rangoli designs. Offer bangles, a dupatta or sari, and other adornments to Goddess Tulsi. Place the Shaligram to the right of the Tulsi plant and bathe both with Ganga water. Apply Chandan (sandalwood) to the Shaligram and vermilion to Tulsi. Offer flowers, sweets, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and panchamrit as offerings. Light incense and lamps. Since rice is not offered to the Shaligram, offer sesame seeds or white sandalwood instead.Chant mantras and perform the symbolic "saat pheras" (seven circumambulations) of Tulsi and Shaligram, which forms an integral part of Hindu weddings. Religious Significance It is believed that performing the marriage of Goddess Tulsi and Shaligram gives the same merit as performing kanyadaan.It is also said to remove sorrow and suffering from one’s life.As Goddess Tulsi is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, performing this ceremony is believed to bring peace, love, and prosperity in married life. Additionally, this day is considered highly auspicious for unmarried women, as it is believed to help them find a suitable life partner. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
