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Tulsi Vivah 2008 Date — Monday, November 10, 2008

When is Tulsi Vivah in 2008? Tulsi Vivah 2008 falls on Monday, November 10, 2008.

Observance: Tulasi Vivah. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Tulsi Vivah 2008 — full list of dates

Tulsi Vivah 2008 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Devutthana EkadashiSun, 9 November 2008
Tulsi VivahMon, 10 November 2008Main day
Kartik Purnima / Dev DiwaliThu, 13 November 2008

Why we celebrate

Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant to Vishnu (Shaligram) — begins wedding season after Chaturmas.

How it is celebrated

Home and temple tulasi kalyanam with bhajan.

Puja timing

Kartik Shukla Dwadashi to Purnima period; Dwadashi morning common.

Foods & offerings

Prasad, sugarcane, fruits offered to Tulasi.

Rituals

  1. Decorate tulasi pot as bride.
  2. Perform kalyanam with mantras.
  3. Distribute prasad.

Tulsi Vivah dates by year

When is Tulsi Vivah — 2007 to 2011
YearDate & day
2007Thu, 22 November 2007
2008Mon, 10 November 2008
2009Fri, 30 October 2009
2010Thu, 18 November 2010
2011Mon, 7 November 2011

Hindu festivals around Tulsi Vivah 2008