Tulsi Vivah 2016 Date — Friday, November 11, 2016
When is Tulsi Vivah in 2016? Tulsi Vivah 2016 falls on Friday, November 11, 2016.
Observance: Tulasi Vivah. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Tulsi Vivah 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, 11 November 2016 | |
| Tulsi Vivah | Fri, 11 November 2016 | Main day |
| Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | Mon, 14 November 2016 |
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
- Decorate tulasi pot as bride.
- Perform kalyanam with mantras.
- Distribute prasad.
Tulsi Vivah dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Mon, 23 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 11 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 1 November 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 20 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 9 November 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Tulsi Vivah 2016
- Kartik Purnima 2016 date — Mon, 14 November 2016
- Chhath Puja 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Ahoi Ashtami 2016 date — Mon, 21 November 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 date — Sat, 29 October 2016
- Dhanteras 2016 date — Fri, 28 October 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
