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Tulsi Vivah
Dates for the Bay Area
- Saturday, 21 November 2026Major Vaishnava festivalnext
- Wednesday, 10 November 2027Major Vaishnava festival
Why it matters
A ceremonial marriage of sacred Tulsi with Vishnu/Shaligrama, symbolically marking the return of the Hindu wedding season after Chaturmas.
The story behind it
The rite personifies Tulsi as a beloved devotee and sacred plant inseparable from Vaishnava worship.
Prayers and worship
Common worship includes “Om Namo Narayanaya,” Vishnu Sahasranama, Purusha Sukta, devotional nama-japa, bhajans and arati.
Fasting and devotional customs
Temple darshan, a simple home pooja, japa, bhajans, charity or a sattvic fast may be observed according to family and sampradaya.
What is typically offered
Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruit, sweets, lamps and sattvic food offerings are common.
Visiting a temple that day
Temple practices vary by region and sampradaya. Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, follow priest/volunteer directions, ask before photography, and check the temple’s event page for exact pooja, fasting and prasādam arrangements.
Spiritual themes
Dharma, protection, surrender, compassion and preservation.
Request this pooja
Sri Kumar Gurukkal performs Tulsi Vivah observances at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely.
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