Festival 2031 · Wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi)
Tulsi Vivah 2031
Tuesday, 25 November 2031
Tithi begins: Tue 25 Nov, 3:44 AM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 26 Nov, 3:22 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 2031?
Tulsi Vivah 2031 falls on Tuesday, 25 November 2031. The tithi begins Tue 25 Nov, 3:44 AM IST and ends Wed 26 Nov, 3:22 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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