Tulsi Vivah 2023: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Katha — All You Need To Know

Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his Avatar Krishna. Here are all the details curated for your convenience.

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Tulsi Vivah, the sacred ceremony of uniting Tulsi (holy basil) with Lord Vishnu, holds profound significance in Hindu tradition. Taking place on November 24, 2023, this auspicious event follows the Devuthani Ekadashi, occurring ten days after Diwali.

Tulsi Vivah is rooted in the belief that performing this ceremony resolves issues related to marriage, wealth, and other challenges. Lord Vishnu, known as the husband of Goddess Lakshmi, underwent this marriage with Tulsi for a unique reason, unravelling a fascinating tale.

Tulsi Vivah 2023 Muhurat (Auspicious Timings): 

According to the Drik Panchang website, Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his Avatar Krishna, is taking place on the following date, and rituals are to be performed on the following muhurat:

Date: November 24, 2023 (Friday)

Dwadashi Tithi Begins - 09:01 PM on Nov 23, 2023

Dwadashi Tithi Ends - 07:06 PM on Nov 24, 2023

Tulsi Vivah Katha: 

According to ancient lore, a formidable demon named Jalandhar existed, empowered by his virtuous wife, Vrinda. With her unwavering devotion, Jalandhar became invincible, posing a challenge even to the celestial beings. The gods, troubled by Jalandhar's might, sought a solution.

In a divine strategy, Lord Vishnu took on the appearance of Jalandhar and broke Vrinda's virtuous commitment, weakening Jalandhar's strength. Subsequently, Lord Shiva severed Jalandhar's head in battle.

Upon learning of Vishnu's deceit, Vrinda was deeply aggrieved. She cursed Vishnu to turn into a stone. Accepting her curse, Vishnu transformed into the Shaligram stone, ensuring his eternal presence in it. Witnessing this, Goddess Lakshmi requested Vrinda to release Vishnu from the curse.

Vrinda, in her grief, ended her own life. From her ashes, a plant sprouted, named Tulsi. Vishnu declared that his worship would be incomplete without Tulsi, and every year, on Devuthani Ekadashi, he would marry Tulsi.

This poignant tale emphasises the deep connection between Vishnu and Vrinda, as well as the significance of Tulsi in Hindu rituals. Tulsi Vivah represents Lord Vishnu and Tulsi's divine union, which is celebrated with reverence and devotion.