The Tulsi plant holds great significance in the Hindu religion as it is considered sacred and revered. The devotees believe it to represent Goddess Lakshmi and give great importance to the tradition of Tulsi Vivah. The scriptures mention special provisions and rules for worshipping Tulsi.
Let us know from Astrologer Radhakant Vatsabout the date, auspicious time, worship method and importance of Tulsi Vivah. It is believed that worshipping Tulsi opens the way for happiness and prosperity to enter the house.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Dwadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is celebrated as Tulsi Vivah. The expert mentioned that this year, the festival will start on Thursday, November 23 at 9:01 pm and end on Friday, November 24 at 7:06 pm. As per the scriptures, because the Udaya Tithi is November 24, Tulsi Vivah will be celebrated on this day. The devotees worship Tulsi on this day and some also observe a fast for auspicious benefits.
It is believed to be beneficial to perform the worship of Tulsi Vivah during the Pradosh Kaal. On November 24, Pradosh Kaal will be from 5:25 pm to 6:04 pm. Also, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga are being formed on this day. Siddhi Yoga will remain from Brahma Muhurta till 9:05 am. Amrit Siddhi Yoga will remain from 6:51 am in the morning to 4:01 pm. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will remain throughout the Tithi.
To perform the puja of Tulsi Vivah, take a Tulsi plant, Lord Shaligram idol, Shaligram stone or photograph, a yellow cloth, a red Chunri, vermilion, Kumkum, Akshat, an earthen lamp, Ghee, flowers, seasonal fruits, Panchamrit, radish, sugarcane, sweet potato, amla, water chestnut, plum, custard apple, guava, Tulsi Vivah Katha book, and the book Vishnu Sahasranama etc.
Spread an altar cloth on a clean stool on the day of Tulsi Vivah and install the Tulsi plant present in the house on it. On another similar setting, install the Shaligram. Over both of them, make a pavilion using sugarcane. Keep a Kalash filled with water in between a circle made of seven mango leaves arranged in a circular shape.
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Light a ghee lamp as you worship Maa Tulsi and the Shaligram. Spread the red Chunri on the Tulsi plant and offer things like bangles, bindi, vermilion etc. Perform Parikrama around Maa Tulsi as you hold the Shaligram in your hands. It is very important to circumambulate the Tulsi seven times. Offer them food and distribute it amongst friends and family as Prasad.
The tradition of Tulsi Vivah started when Tulsi Mata was married to the idol form of Lord Vishnu i.e. Lord Shaligram according to the scriptures. It is believed that whichever couple worships Tulsi (Vastu Tips For Tulsi Plants) and remembers Lord Vishnu on this day gets blessed with a happy married life and all the troubles of married life go away.
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