🪔 About The Start of Tulsi Vivah

Today is Day 1 of a three-day ceremony when Lord Vishnu (as a branch of the Amla tree) is married to Ma Vrinda (as Tulsi, the Holy Basil plant). Ma Vrinda, a personification of Devi Lakshmi, is known for her great love and devotion towards Lord Vishnu.

Dwadashi Tithi Begins: 06:31 AM on Nov 21, 2026

Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 04:56 AM on Nov 22, 2026

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: 12-lettered Mantra Jap of Sri Hari

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.