Tulsi Vivah Puja
Tulsi Vivah is one of the most unique and beautiful ceremonies in the Hindu calendar. It is the sacred marriage of the Tulsi plant (Holy Basil, the most sacred plant in the Hindu tradition) to Lord Vishnu or Shaligram (his stone manifestation). Performed on Ekadashi or Dwadashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Tulsi Vivah officially marks the end of the Chaturmas (four-month sacred period) and the beginning of the auspicious marriage season in Hindu families. After Tulsi Vivah, the gods are said to have awakened from their cosmic sleep and marriages may be solemnized.
In Pune's traditional households across Kothrud, Sadashiv Peth, Hadapsar, and even in the modern apartments of Baner and Wakad, Tulsi Vivah is performed with all the ceremony of a real wedding. The Tulsi plant is decorated like a bride with turmeric, a sari draped around her, bangles, flowers, and a beautiful mandap (wedding canopy) made of sugarcane. The Shaligram (representing Lord Vishnu as bridegroom) is also dressed. And the Pandit performs the complete wedding ceremony between them.
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What's Included
- All Basic features
- Complete Saptapadi
- Havan
- Mangalashtak Recitation
- Sugarcane Mandap
- Premium Samagri
The Story and Significance of Tulsi Vivah
The story of Tulsi Vivah comes from the Padma Purana. Vrinda (later reborn as the Tulsi plant) was the devoted wife of the demon Jalandhar. Her unwavering chastity gave Jalandhar invincibility. To defeat Jalandhar, Lord Vishnu temporarily broke Vrinda's chastity by disguising himself. When Vrinda realized this deception, she cursed Vishnu to become a stone (Shaligram) and herself became the Tulsi plant. The compassionate Vishnu promised that she would always be worshipped alongside him and that no puja to Vishnu would be complete without Tulsi. Tulsi Vivah fulfills this promise.
Performing Tulsi Vivah at home is considered equivalent to marrying off one's own daughter, which is the highest form of Dana (gift) in Hindu tradition. Families who perform this ceremony receive the spiritual merit of conducting a Kanya Vivah.
Step-by-Step Tulsi Vivah Ritual Process
Decoration: The Tulsi plant is decorated with a sari, bangles, turmeric, and flowers. The Shaligram or Vishnu idol is dressed as a bridegroom. A sugarcane mandap is erected.
Sankalp: The family declares the intention of the Tulsi Vivah and the spiritual merit they seek.
Ganesh Puja: Lord Ganesha is worshipped first, as in all ceremonies.
Var Puja: The bridegroom (Vishnu/Shaligram) is worshipped with Shodashopachara.
Kanya Puja: The bride (Tulsi) is worshipped with specific Tulsi mantras and fragrant offerings.
Mangalashtak Recitation: The auspicious wedding verses are chanted.
Vivah Ceremony: The complete wedding ceremony is performed including Kanyadan, Hasta Milap, Saptapadi, and Sindoor ritual.
Havan: Fire ceremony with wedding-specific offerings.
Aarti: Both Tulsi and Vishnu are worshipped with Aarti.
Prasad Distribution: Amla (Indian gooseberry), the fruit sacred to Tulsi, is distributed.
Benefits
Merit equivalent to conducting a daughter's marriage
Blessing of marital happiness and harmony in the family
Vishnu's grace for the household for the entire year
Opening of the auspicious marriage season for the family
Deepened reverence for the sacred Tulsi in the home
What's Included
Pandit trained in Tulsi Vivah Vidhi
Samagri: Sari for Tulsi, bangles, turmeric, sugarcane for mandap, flowers, Amla
Shaligram or Vishnu idol for bridegroom
Complete Vivah ceremony including Saptapadi
Havan and Aarti
Why Choose Vedic Pooja in Pune?
Tulsi Vivah is performed on a specific day of the year with precise Muhurat. Our Pandits are fully trained in the complete Vivah Vidhi and bring warmth and love to this beautiful ceremony. Serving all of Pune. Call 8668552465.
“Tulsi Vivah first time Vedic Pooja kadun Baner la keli. Pandit ji ne sugarcane mandap set up kela, Tulsi cha sari cha decoration kela. Complete Saptapadi keli Shaligram barobar. Aaplya gharatil Tulsi khar Vishnu patni aahe he samajla tevha. Khup touching.”
“Kanya Vivah cha punya milava mhantun Tulsi Vivah gharat karto. Vedic Pooja ne Hadapsar la khup sunder decoration keli. Pandit ji ne complete Vivah ceremony keli including Mangalashtak. Amla prasad vateche ke sarvanna khup aawadla.”
“Tulsi Vivah Wakad la keli Vedic Pooja kadun. Pandit ji ne Padma Purana madhi Vrinda ani Vishnu chi katha sangun ceremony cha context explained kela. Tevha puja la khup depth aali. Havan bhi kela. Aaplya ghari tyanantar Tulsi kadhi kutrali nahi.”
“Mulgi unmarried ahe. Astrologer ne Tulsi Vivah kara ase sangitla. Vedic Pooja ne Kharadi la puja arrange keli. Pandit ji ne unmarried mulinchi puja cha significance explain kela. Sagla vidhi shuddha kela. Eke varshi mulichi shadi nishchit zali. Tulsi aai chi krupa.”
“Tulsi Vivah Kothrud mein first time properly kiya Vedic Pooja se. Pandit ji ne poori Vivah Vidhi ki including Kanyadan and Hasta Milap. Sugarcane mandap beautiful tha. Amla prasad distribute kiya to neighbors. Kartik mein festival mood aa gaya ghar mein.”
