Festival 2029 · Wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi)
Tulsi Vivah 2029
Saturday, 17 November 2029
Tithi begins: Fri 16 Nov, 11:29 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 18 Nov, 1:54 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 2029?
Tulsi Vivah 2029 falls on Saturday, 17 November 2029. The tithi begins Fri 16 Nov, 11:29 PM IST and ends Sun 18 Nov, 1:54 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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