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Sacred Union: Tulsi Vivah Celebrated Today with Auspicious Timings

New Delhi, India – Devotees across India are observing Tulsi Vivah today, a sacred ceremony that symbolizes the marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to Lord Shaligram (a representation of Lord Vishnu). This auspicious event takes place annually in the month of Kartik, culminating on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the day when the gods are believed to awaken from their slumber.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi began at 9:12 AM today and continues until 7:31 AM tomorrow. However, due to the traditional restriction of not touching the Tulsi plant on Sundays, the Tulsi Vivah puja will be performed this evening.

Devotees should note that Bhadra will be in effect from 8:27 PM tonight to 6:34 AM on November 2nd.

Auspicious Timings for the Puja:

  • Labh-Unnati: 5:36 PM to 7:13 PM
  • Ravi Yoga: Sunrise to 6:20 PM
  • Shubh Muhurat: 4:45 PM to 6:20 PM
  • Shubh Muhurat: 6:21 PM to 8:16 PM

How to Perform the Tulsi Vivah Puja:

The Tulsi Vivah ceremony involves the symbolic marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Shaligram, usually represented by a stone. The process is as follows:

  1. Decorate the Puja Area: Create a mandap (pavilion) using sugarcane stalks. Decorate the Tulsi plant’s pot with geru (red ochre) and flowers.
  2. Establish the Deities: Place the Tulsi plant and Lord Shaligram on separate asanas (seats) after cleansing them with Gangajal (holy water).
  3. Offerings: Offer yellow flowers, clothes, and fruits to Lord Shaligram, adorning him with yellow sandalwood paste (tilak). Offer the Tulsi plant red chunri (veil), cosmetics (including bindi and sindoor), and flowers, applying a red sandalwood tilak.
  4. Lighting and Prayers: Light incense sticks and a ghee lamp.
  5. Circumambulation: Hold the asana with Lord Shaligram and perform seven circumambulations around the Tulsi plant.
  6. Aarti: Perform the aarti (a devotional ritual with lamps) of both the Tulsi plant and Lord Shaligram with full devotion.
  7. Offer Prasad: Offer prasad (blessed food) such as kheer (rice pudding), dry fruits, or sweets.
  8. Chant prayers: Consider chanting Vishnu Sahasranama or the Tulsi Chalisa.
  9. Seek Forgiveness: Conclude the puja by seeking forgiveness for any unintentional errors.

Devotees believe that performing the Tulsi Vivah brings prosperity, well-being, and the destruction of negative forces.

(Disclaimer: While this article provides information on the Tulsi Vivah puja, readers are advised to consult with relevant experts for more detailed guidance.)

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