Book Tulasi Vivaha
Tulasi Vivaha is the ceremonial marriage of the sacred Tulasi plant to Lord Vishnu, worshipped as a Shaligrama or as Krishna. The Tulasi is dressed as a bride, a small mandapa is set up, often with sugarcane, and the pandit performs the kalyana with Ganesh puja, sankalp, kanyadaan and aarti. In Karnataka the day is celebrated as Tulasi Habba, with an amla (nellikai) branch placed beside the plant.
At a glance
| Quote | Free and itemised, in writing before payment | Duration | 1.5–2 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandits | 1 | Location | At your home or agreed venue |
| Samagri | Standard listed ritual kit included | Before payment | Final total, travel and host-provided items confirmed in writing |
Freshly cooked bhojana, banana-leaf meals and temple-style prasadam — puliyogare, pongal, kesari bath, payasa — timed to the end of the ceremony. Bengaluru & North Karnataka; quoted with your puja.
When is Tulasi Vivaha performed?
On Kartika Shukla Dwadashi (Utthana Dwadashi), the day after Prabodhini (Dev Uthani) Ekadashi, or on any day up to Kartika Purnima, depending on family tradition. The puja is usually done in the evening, so the local muhurat matters.
Festival dates for Tulasi Vivaha, 2026–27
- Tulasi Vivaha: Saturday, 21 November 2026. About the festival →
These are the national dates; the exact tithi and puja window vary by city, so the pandit confirms your local muhurat. See the festival puja calendar →
What’s included
Puja items for Tulasi and the Shaligrama or Krishna murti, a saree or chunri and mangalsutra for Tulasi, haldi-kumkum, flowers and garlands, deepas and the full puja kit. Your written checklist separates the standard items supplied for the ritual from flowers, fruit, food, seating or other items the host may need to keep ready.
Your quote: every ceremony is quoted for your exact sankalp — scope, pandit count, language, tradition, muhurat, city, travel and samagri are itemised in writing before you pay anything. See our full terms →
Available in listed cities & for families abroad
We list Tulasi Vivaha in the cities below, subject to pandit availability for your date. For families abroad, remote participation in an e-puja may be possible; live video, recording and any eligible prasad delivery are confirmed for each booking and destination.
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How booking works
- Tell us your puja, city, date and language on WhatsApp.
- We share the muhurat, assigned pandit and a free written quote.
- Pay just 25% to confirm — the balance is due only after the ceremony.
- The pandit arrives with the confirmed standard samagri and performs the agreed vidhi.
Share your city, preferred date, language and tradition. We confirm the assigned pandit, scope and written total before payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is included when I book?
The pandit’s dakshina, all listed samagri and travel within city limits. As each ritual is tailored to your sankalp, we share a free written quote with confirmed inclusions before you pay.
Can I book in my language and tradition?
Tell us your preferred language and tradition. We seek a suitable pandit; before payment, confirm the assigned person’s language, relevant ritual experience, agreed vidhi and any checks actually completed.
When is Tulasi Vivaha in 2026?
It is observed on Saturday, 21 November 2026 — Utthana Dwadashi, the day after Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi on 20 November. Some families hold it on any day up to Kartika Purnima on 24 November. The evening muhurat varies by city.
Do we need a Shaligrama?
Many families use a Shaligrama to represent Lord Vishnu; others use a Krishna murti or picture. Tell us what your family has, and the written samagri list will show what the pandit brings and what you keep ready.
Is this the same as Tulasi Habba?
Yes. In Karnataka the observance is called Tulasi Habba or Tulasi Puje and is usually done on Utthana Dwadashi, with an amla (nellikai) branch beside the Tulasi. The pandit follows your family’s vidhi.