Festivals · 2026
Tulsi Vivah 2026: Date and Ceremony
The short answer
Tulsi Vivah 2026 falls on Saturday, 21 November 2026, on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi — the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi. It is the ceremonial marriage of the tulsi plant to Shaligram (Vishnu), and is traditionally the first wedding of the season, performed before household marriages begin.
The ceremony is kept as a full wedding in miniature: the tulsi is dressed as a bride, a mandap is raised around the plant, and the rites are performed in the evening.
Because it follows immediately after Chaturmas ends, Tulsi Vivah functions as the formal opening of the marriage season — and 21 November is itself an auspicious wedding date in 2026.
Timings follow the New Delhi panchang. Tithi-based dates can shift by a day for other cities and for readers abroad — check your own city’s panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tulsi Vivah in 2026?
Tulsi Vivah 2026 falls on Saturday, 21 November 2026, on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi, the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
Why is Tulsi Vivah performed before household weddings?
It is traditionally treated as the first marriage of the season, performed once Chaturmas ends, before family weddings are held.
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When is Kartik Purnima in 2026 and what is its significance for Tulsi Vivah?
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 27 November 2026. This full-moon day marks the ceremonial marriage of Devi Tulsi to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) and is considered highly auspicious in the Vedic tradition for spiritual growth and removing obstacles to marriage.
What is the timing of the lunar eclipse (grahan) on 28 August 2026 in India?
On 28 August 2026 there will be a partial lunar eclipse visible from India, beginning at 01:05 IST, reaching maximum eclipse at 02:54 IST and ending at 04:44 IST. For spiritual practices it is best to avoid major rituals during the eclipse window and to bathe and recite mantra after the eclipse concludes.
What is Kartik Puja in 2026 and how should it be observed?
Kartik Puja in 2026 spans the entire month of Kartik (10 October–7 November). Daily worship of Lord Krishna, lighting a single oil lamp in the evening, and offering Tulsi leaves are the core observances that strengthen positive planetary influences for harmony and timely marriage.
What planetary event occurs on 28 August 2026 besides the eclipse?
On 28 August 2026 the Sun moves into the sidereal sign of Virgo (Kanya Rashi), intensifying the focus on service, health and detailed planning—useful if you are preparing documents for marriage or finalising horoscope matching.
According to my kundali, when can I expect marriage and which planetary combinations indicate timing?
The timing of marriage is shown by the 7th house lord’s dasha and aspects, especially Jupiter’s aspect to the 7th house or Venus’s aspect to the Moon. Examine your current dasha sequence and note if Jupiter or Venus dasha is running; that period often brings marriage when the 7th house is also activated.
How is kundali matching done for marriage in classical Vedic astrology?
Classical matching compares the 7th house and its lord in both charts, Mangal Dosha presence, Gana, Bhakoot, Nadi and Yoni. Equal importance is given to the strength of Venus and Jupiter in both charts, because strong Venus in mutual signs and strong Jupiter aspecting the 7th house indicate marital harmony.
Can astrology assist in a love marriage or inter-caste match and what yogas support it?
Yes. A strong Venus in the 5th or 7th house, aspected by Jupiter, especially from a movable sign, supports love marriage. For inter-caste unions, check that the Moon is not afflicted by Saturn or Rahu in the 4th house and that Jupiter aspects both the 7th house lords of the two charts to ensure societal acceptance and family harmony.
My chart shows delay in marriage. Which planetary factors cause it and what classical remedies help?
Delay most often comes from Saturn’s occupation or aspect on the 7th house, 7th lord, Venus or Moon, or from Rahu in the 7th house. Remedies include reciting the Shri Surya Sahasranama daily, offering black sesame to Shani on Saturdays, wearing a white sapphire only after proper testing, and lighting a ghee lamp to Venus on Fridays.
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