The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Tulsi Vivah in Varanasi
In Kartik month, families in Varanasi celebrate Tulsi Vivah, the symbolic marriage of the tulsi plant with Shaligram or Shri Krishna, marking the start of the wedding season.
A Pandit can conduct Tulsi Vivah at your home or courtyard with the full wedding style rites, mangal geet and aarti.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Tulsi Vivah
Kartik is a special month in Kashi, with lamps floated on the Ganga and Dev Deepawali at its end, and Tulsi Vivah is a much loved part of the season.
Families without daughters sometimes perform Tulsi Vivah as a kanyadaan, a custom many in the city hold dear.
Local traditions & timing
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi and the days after are busy; book early.
- Old city courtyards and terraces are common venues; plan lighting and seating.
- Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali bring huge crowds near the ghats.
Where it's performed
- Your home courtyard or terrace in Varanasi
- A community hall for a larger celebration
- Online, for relatives joining from elsewhere
Planning tips
- Decorate the tulsi plant and prepare a small mandap of sugarcane.
- Keep shringar items for Tulsi and a Shaligram or Krishna murti ready.
- Tell us if you wish to perform kanyadaan.
About Tulsi Vivah
The ceremonial marriage of Tulsi with Lord Vishnu in the form of Shaligram, celebrated after Devuthani Ekadashi and marking the start of the wedding season.
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Tulsi Vivah in Varanasi: FAQs
When is Tulsi Vivah performed?
Usually from Dev Uthani Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima. The Pandit will suggest a suitable date for your family.
Can we do Tulsi Vivah on a terrace?
Yes. A terrace or courtyard with the tulsi plant is a common and fitting venue.
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