Mon Nov 11 14:44:42 UTC 2024: ## Tulsi Vivah Celebrated on November 12th, Marking the Start of the Festival Season

**New Delhi, India** – Hindus across India will celebrate Tulsi Vivah, a significant ritual symbolizing the sacred union of the Tulsi plant and Lord Shaligram, on Tuesday, November 12th. This event marks the beginning of the festive season.

The Tulsi plant holds immense importance in Hindu households, revered for its ability to ward off evil. On this auspicious day, women typically tend to the Tulsi plant in the morning and light a diya (lamp) and incense in the evening.

According to Hindu customs, Tulsi Vivah falls on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha, also known as Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, in the month of Kartik. This day is considered highly auspicious for marriage-related ceremonies.

The Tulsi Vivah ceremony is typically performed in the evening on Ekadashi, though specific timings may vary based on local traditions and family practices. Devotees prepare by decorating their puja rooms and placing the Tulsi plant alongside Lord Shaligram. The Tulsi is adorned as a bride, while Shaligram represents the groom. A priest conducts the wedding rituals, followed by a fast observed by devotees until evening. The ceremony concludes with the distribution of bhog (offerings) among the devotees.

The significance of Tulsi Vivah lies in seeking blessings for an ideal life partner and fertility for childless couples. Additionally, families without a daughter may perform Kanyadaan, symbolically offering the Tulsi as their daughter.

This year, the auspicious time (Muhurta) for performing Tulsi Vivah is [Specific time will need to be provided].

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