Tulsi Vivah 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance

After Dev Uthani Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu wakes from his four-month sleep, Tulsi (Vrinda) is married to Shaligram or Krishna. Families who have no daughter often perform the Kanyadaan of Tulsi to earn great punya.

Date: In 2026, Tulsi Vivah falls on Saturday, 21 November 2026. Exact muhurat times depend on your city.

1. Decorate the Tulsi plant like a bride with a red chunri and bangles
2. Place Shaligram or a Krishna idol beside it
3. Perform the wedding rituals with mantras, mangal phere and haldi-kumkum
4. Offer sugarcane, fruits and sweets, then distribute prasad