Tulsi Vivah 2026 Date, Puja Time and Samagri: 21 Nov
Tulsi Vivah 2026 falls on Saturday, 21 November. As per Drik Panchang, the Dwadashi tithi runs from 6:31 AM on 21 November to 4:56 AM on 22 November, so the evening wedding ritual is done after sunset on the 21st, the same time for Mumbai, Pune and the rest of Maharashtra.
Quick facts
Festival: Tulsi Vivah (Tulasi Vivah) 2026
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Tithi: Kartika Shukla Dwadashi
Dwadashi begins: 6:31 AM on 21 Nov
Dwadashi ends: 4:56 AM on 22 Nov
Best time for the ritual: evening, after sunset
Comes after: Dev Uthani Ekadashi on 20 November
Source: Drik Panchang (Mumbai and New Delhi pages)
What is Tulsi Vivah?
Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the tulsi plant, worshipped as Goddess Tulsi, to Lord Vishnu in his Shaligram form or as Lord Krishna. Drik Panchang notes that the Padma Purana mentions Kartika Shukla Navami, while other scriptures treat the five days from Prabodhini Ekadashi to Kartika Purnima as especially auspicious for it. That is why you will see families in the same city doing it on different days.
Tulsi Vivah 2026 date: 21 November or another day?
In 2026 the most widely followed date is Saturday, 21 November, because Dwadashi is the tithi most families choose. Some homes do the vivah on Dev Uthani Ekadashi itself (20 November), and some wait until Kartik Purnima (24 November). If your family has a fixed tradition, keep it. If you are unsure, 21 November is the safe common choice.
Why is the ritual done in the evening?
Tulsi Vivah is performed like a real wedding, and evening is the traditional time for it. Most families begin once the sun has set and the diyas are lit. Drik Panchang lists the tithi timings, but it does not give a separate muhurat for Mumbai, so check your local panchang or your family priest for the exact hour.
Tulsi Vivah puja samagri list
Keep these ready a day before so the evening is calm.
A tulsi plant in a clean pot or Tulsi Vrindavan
A Shaligram stone or a small Vishnu or Krishna idol
Red cloth or chunari for Tulsi
Bangles, bindi, sindoor and small shringar items
Marigold garlands and fresh flowers
Sugarcane stalks to make the mandap
Diyas, ghee, incense and camphor
Haldi, kumkum, rice and betel leaves
Fruits, sweets and prasad
Water, panchamrit and a clean plate
Tulsi Vivah puja vidhi at home
Clean the area around the Tulsi Vrindavan and decorate it with rangoli. Make a small mandap around the plant with sugarcane stalks. Dress Tulsi in the red chunari and offer shringar items. Place the Shaligram or Vishnu idol beside her, on a clean stand.
Light a diya, offer flowers and haldi-kumkum, and apply tilak to both. Many families tie a thread between the two, recite the mangalashtak verses and then perform aarti. Finish by sharing prasad with everyone present. The steps are simple, and sincerity matters more than perfection.
Maharashtra traditions
In Maharashtra, Tulsi Vivah marks the end of Diwali season and the start of the wedding season. Tulsi Vrindavan in front of the house is painted and decorated, and the courtyard is lit with diyas. Many homes decorate with sugarcane and ber, and families gather in the evening. Traditions vary by community and town, so follow what your elders do.
Why does Tulsi Vivah mark the start of the wedding season?
Lord Vishnu is believed to sleep during Chaturmas and wake on Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Auspicious events such as marriages are traditionally avoided during Chaturmas and begin after he wakes. This is the reason Tulsi Vivah is called the opening of the wedding season in many Hindu communities.
Do's and don'ts
Do keep the area clean and light a diya in the evening.
Do offer fresh flowers and sweets as prasad.
Do follow your family custom for the date.
Do not pluck tulsi leaves unnecessarily on the day, as many families avoid it.
Do not rush the ritual or treat it as a show; keep it simple.
Do not rely on one source for the timing; confirm with your local panchang.
Related reading
See also: Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 Parana Time in Mumbai: 20 Nov on IndiaAsk, and Kartik Purnima 2026 Date and Time in Mumbai: 24 Nov on IndiaAsk.
Tithi timings above are as per Drik Panchang. Local panchangs can differ by a few minutes, so confirm with your family priest or local calendar before the ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Tulsi Vivah in 2026?
Tulsi Vivah 2026 is on Saturday, 21 November. As per Drik Panchang, the Dwadashi tithi begins at 6:31 AM on 21 November and ends at 4:56 AM on 22 November. Some families do it on Dev Uthani Ekadashi or Kartik Purnima, so follow your own tradition.
What time is Tulsi Vivah puja in Mumbai?
The ritual is traditionally done in the evening after sunset on 21 November, while Dwadashi is running. Drik Panchang gives the tithi timings but no separate city muhurat, so ask your priest or check your local panchang for the exact hour for Mumbai or Pune.
Is Tulsi Vivah on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
No, not usually. Dev Uthani Ekadashi is on 20 November 2026 and Tulsi Vivah is most commonly done the next day, on Dwadashi, 21 November. A few families perform the vivah on Ekadashi itself or any day up to Kartik Purnima, so it depends on family custom.
What do you need for Tulsi Vivah puja?
You need a tulsi plant, a Shaligram or Vishnu idol, red chunari, shringar items, marigold garlands, sugarcane stalks, diyas, ghee, haldi, kumkum, rice, fruits and sweets. Prepare everything a day earlier so the evening ritual is calm and unhurried.
Why is Tulsi Vivah celebrated?
Tulsi Vivah celebrates the marriage of Goddess Tulsi to Lord Vishnu in his Shaligram form. It follows Vishnu waking after Chaturmas and is seen as the start of the Hindu wedding season, when marriages and other auspicious events resume.
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