Tulsi Vivah 2023: Procedure, Muhrat, Significance

Tulsi Vivah is considered among the most auspicious rituals of the Hindu community. On this day, Hindus celebrate the holy union of Goddess Vrinda (Tulsi) and Lord Shaligram- an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In this way, this day holds immense significance during which the devotees seek marital bliss and longevity from the almighty. Every year, Tulsi Vivah is celebrated in the month of Kartik as it falls on Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha. In this blog, we will explore Tulsi Vivah 2023 date, timings, story, historical significance, and more. 

When is Tulsi Vivah in 2023?

Tulsi Vivah will be performed on Friday 24 November 2023. The best way to conduct Tulsi puja in your home is to follow the timings of the shubh muhrat and ensure to follow all the rituals properly. 

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Tulsi Vivah Muhrat

As per the Drik Panchag, Tulsi Vivah timings for 2023 are as follows:

Tulsi Vivah Muhrat	Date	Timing and Date
Dwadashi Tithi Begins	23 November 2023	9:01 PM
Dwadashi Tithi Ends	24 November 2023	7:06 PM
Shubh Muhurat	24 November 2023	From 6:50 AM to 10:48 PMFrom 12:07 PM to 01:26 PM

Tulsi Vivah Story

The world of Hindu mythologies is as fascinating and mindblowing as the religion itself. It holds a vast collection of stories that tell us about the lives of Hindu gods, their unique births, marriages, and more. Among these, the Tulsi Vivah story is a fascinating tale to hear. 

According to Indian mythology, the pious day of Tulsi Vivah is related to Vrinda. There was once a demon king Jalandhar who was married to Vrinda. He was a great devout and blessed with the power to remain invincible as long as his wife remained faithful to him and their marriage. 

To defeat the demon king and punish him for his evils, Lord Vishnu took a new form or avatar and violated the chastity of Vrinda. In this way, he defeated Jalandhar. However, after discovering the truth, Vrinda cursed Vishnu and turned him into a stone (Shaligram) and herself into a Tulsi plant. 

As a way to pay for his deeds and show repentance, Vishnu vowed to marry Tulsi every year on the day of Kartik Ekadashi. This is why Hindus all around the world celebrate Tulsi Vivah with great devotion and enthusiasm. 

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Tulsi Vivah Significance 

For the Hindu community of India, Tulsi Vivah is more than celebrating the joyous occasion of the union of goddess Vrinda and Lord Vishnu. 

• On this day, devotees zealously partake in numerous festivities, prepare bhog to offer to gods and other devotees, and conduct celebrations on a grand scale. 
• Temples throughout India are decorated with captivating lights and the pleasant fragrance and vibrant colours of fresh flowers. 
• Bhajan kirtans are performed throughout the day while some people also go on a fast.
• Furthermore, it is widely held that devotees who celebrate Tulsi Vivah consider the Tulsi as their own daughter and thus, perform kanyadaan. In the Hindu scriptures and customs, kanyadaan is the biggest charity one can ever do in their life. 
• Moreover, it can bring happiness, prosperity, and wealth into your life. 
• People who are facing struggles in getting married can also hold Tulsi Vivah celebrations in their homes to remove obstacles. 
• According to some commonly held beliefs, seeking blessings from the god on Tulsi Vivah can also bring the happiness and blessings of a child in the life of a childless couple. 
• Moreover, devotees also chant the following mantra throughout the day to pray to the almighty:

Jnani Sarv Saubhagyavardhini, Aadhi Vyadhi Hara Nityam Tulsi Tvam Namostute

Tulsi Vivah Puja Vidhi at Home

To celebrate this auspicious day in your home, here are a few important rituals to follow during the Tulsi Vivah puja vidhi:

• Wake up early in the morning.
• Take a bath before preparing any food and wear new clothes. 
• Make beautiful rangolis at the entrance of your home.
• Clean the prayer room and decorate it with fresh flowers.
• Prepare sattvik bhog for the Tulsi Vivah. 
• Prepare the mandap for the puja using sugarcanes, banana shoots, or anything that the priest advises. 
• Take two wooden chowkis and use a yellow cloth for one and a red cloth for the other one.
• Place the tulsi plant on the right chowki and Lord Vishnu on the left one. 
• Fill a kalash with water and add some coins and rice grains. Next, place a coconut on its mouth and use a spun kalava and red cloth to cover it. 
• Now, carefully place the idol of Lord Vishnu on a plate and ask the priest to start the rituals. 
• Offer flower garlands, sweets, fruits, kalava, janeu, and other materials to begin. 
• Offer haldi and kumkum to lord Vishnu and goddess Tulsi. 
• Fill the red cloth with some rice grains and tie it with Lord Vishnu’s yellow cloth for Gathbbandhan. 
• Offer the bhog to the god and distribute it among devotees. 
• Continue fasting till evening or as directed by the priest. 
• At last, conclude everything by performing the aarti. 

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Tulsi Vivah Rangoli Ideas 

Here are a few rangoli ideas to beautify and decorate your home on Tulsi Vivah 2023:

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