Festival 2028 · Wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi)
Tulsi Vivah 2028
Sunday, 29 October 2028
Tithi begins: Sun 29 Oct, 6:22 AM IST
Tithi ends: Mon 30 Oct, 8:51 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Shaligram (Vishnu) or Krishna, performed from Dev Uthani Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima, most commonly on Dwadashi.
It marks the start of the wedding season and is believed to bless the household with prosperity.
How it is observed
- Decorating the Tulsi plant like a bride.
- Placing a Shaligram or Krishna idol beside it.
- Mangalashtak and a symbolic wedding.
- Distributing prasad.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Tulsi Vivah in 2028?
Tulsi Vivah 2028 falls on Sunday, 29 October 2028. The tithi begins Sun 29 Oct, 6:22 AM IST and ends Mon 30 Oct, 8:51 AM IST (Delhi).
Can Tulsi Vivah be done at home?
Yes. Most families do a simple home ceremony in the evening.
Why does the date of Tulsi Vivah change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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