Tulsi Vivah 2026
Tulsi Vivah, the marriage of Tulasī to Viṣṇu, in 2026: the day after the Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī fast, and its early-night time for your city.
Tulsi Vivah in Delhi
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Delhi, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Mumbai
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Mumbai, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Kolkata
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Kolkata, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Chennai
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Chennai, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Bengaluru
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Bengaluru, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Hyderabad
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Hyderabad, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Ahmedabad
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Ahmedabad, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Pune
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Pune, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Jaipur
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Jaipur, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Lucknow
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Lucknow, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in London
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In London, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in New York City
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In New York City, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Toronto
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Toronto, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Sydney
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Sydney, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Dubai
Saturday, 21 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 34 days. In Dubai, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
Tulsi Vivah in Singapore
Sunday, 22 November
Tulsi Vivah is in 35 days. In Singapore, the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 07:16 to Sat 06:32: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in London
London timeIn London, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 01:46 to Sat 01:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Ekādaśī runs from Thu 20:46 to Fri 20:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Ekādaśī runs from Thu 20:46 to Fri 20:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 12:46 to Sat 12:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 05:46 to Sat 05:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Friday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day, Sunday, 22 November: Vaiṣṇavas keep the Ekādaśī fast on Saturday, 21 November and break it on this day. Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
How the day is chosen
The texts allow Tulasī’s marriage at several times, but it is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu (the Prabodhotsava), in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken. We take the early night as pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The fast and the pāraṇa day in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Ekādaśī runs from Fri 09:46 to Sat 09:02: the Smārta fast for the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is on Saturday, so Tulsi Vivah is on Sunday, the pāraṇa day, in the early night. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
The rite
- Viṣṇu, as Dāmodara, and Tulasī are worshipped together and bathed with turmeric and scented oil; Tulasī is given turmeric, kuṅkuma, a marriage thread and ornaments.
- The god is woken with bells and the verse that begins “Rise, rise, Govinda”.
- A curtain is held between Tulasī and the image of Kṛṣṇa while the maṅgalāṣṭaka verses are recited; then it is taken away and rice is scattered.
- Tulasī is given to Dāmodara as a bride.
Other days the texts allow
Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. Dharmasindhu p. 81 The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306 (the Padma, via Hemādri)
The fast before it, with its pāraṇa time: Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī.
Tulsi Vivah 2026 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiEarly night 17:24 – 20:05
- MumbaiEarly night 17:58 – 20:32
- AhmedabadEarly night 17:52 – 20:29
- PuneEarly night 17:55 – 20:29
- JaipurEarly night 17:33 – 20:13
- LondonEarly night 16:02 – 19:08
- New York CityEarly night 16:32 – 19:24
- TorontoEarly night 16:45 – 19:40
- DubaiEarly night 17:28 – 20:06
- KolkataEarly night 16:50 – 19:27
- ChennaiEarly night 17:38 – 20:08
- BengaluruEarly night 17:48 – 20:19
- HyderabadEarly night 17:38 – 20:12
- LucknowEarly night 17:12 – 19:52
- SydneyEarly night 19:41 – 21:41
- SingaporeEarly night 18:51 – 21:15
Other years: Tulsi Vivah 2027, Tulsi Vivah 2028; all Tulsi Vivah dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82, with the page for each.
When is Tulsi Vivah 2026?
In Delhi, on Saturday, 21 November 2026, the day after the Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī fast, in the early night, 17:24 to 20:05. In Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Sydney and Singapore, it is Sunday, 22 November. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
What time is Tulsi Vivah?
In the early night of the pāraṇa day, the evening after the Prabodhinī Ekādaśī fast is broken, when Viṣṇu is woken: in Delhi in 2026, 17:24 to 20:05. The Dharmasindhu says the early night; we show pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, as our reading of it. Dharmasindhu p. 81
Can Tulsi Vivah be done on another day?
Yes. The Dharmasindhu records that the marriage is done everywhere with the waking of Viṣṇu on the pāraṇa day. Done apart from the waking of Viṣṇu, the marriage may go on any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a day with a marriage nakṣatra in Kārtika’s bright fortnight. The Nirṇaya-sindhu has a golden image of Hari worshipped with Tulasī for three days from the Navamī, then the marriage rite. Dharmasindhu p. 81; Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306
Why is it the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
The marriage is joined to the Prabodhotsava, the waking of Viṣṇu, which custom holds in the early night of the pāraṇa day, the day after the Prabodhinī (Dev Uthani) Ekādaśī fast. Some texts put the waking on the Ekādaśī night itself; the Nirṇaya-sindhu leaves that to regional custom. Dharmasindhu p. 81; Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 308
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Tulsi Vivah is decided by the Ekādaśī fast at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The pāraṇa day of the Prabodhinī (Kārtika śukla) Ekādaśī, the day after the Smārta fast, when the marriage is joined to the waking of Viṣṇu. Dharmasindhu pp. 81–82.
- The fast
- The Smārta Ekādaśī fast and its pāraṇa, by the rules of our Ekadashi pages. The Vaiṣṇava pāraṇa day is shown where it differs.
- Early night
- Pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset: our reading of the texts’ early night (pūrva-rātra).
- Other times
- Any of the three days from the Navamī, any day from the Ekādaśī to the Pūrṇimā, or a marriage nakṣatra in the bright fortnight (Dharmasindhu p. 81); three days of worship from the Navamī, then the marriage (Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 306).
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method