If you belong to a Hindu family or even live where you have heard about the major Hindu customs and festivals, then “Tulasi Vivah” is the name you must have heard at least once. Along with hearing the name you definitely would have gotten the idea of the importance it holds among the hearts of the devotees. In today’s vlog, we will dig deep into Hindu mythological and historical roots and learn about the origins and significance of the festival of Tulasi Vivah. From your favorite online puja website, you will learn all about the customs that devotees follow and get expert guidance on performing the rituals on this auspicious day.
Save This Date For Tulasi Vivah!
Tulasi Vivah is a Hindu custom that is followed and considered according to the lunar Hindy calendar and celebrated on a specific phase of the moon. We will discuss the date of Tulasi Vivah in the ongoing years and also educate you on when to expect this day every year!
| Date Every Lunar Year | Date This Year (2024) |
|---|---|
| 11th day of waxing moon (Kartik Month) | 12/11/2024 |
Legend Behind The Day & Why Is It Celebrated?
The story signifies the great Vediv culture in which Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi get married in the forms of Krishna and Tulasi. The legend starts with the human situation of Devi Tulasi. She was a pious and chaste woman and got married to a demon named Jalandhar. The demon obtained immense power through his wife’s sacracy which led him to become proud and develop as a threat to the human and Gods. So all of them united and pleaded to Lord Vishnu. Then Lord Vishnu disguised himself as Jalandhar and broke the chastity of Tulasi Devi which weakened the Demon Jalandhar’s powers resulting in his defeat in the ongoing battle. After learning the truth, Devi was devastated and miserable out of betrayal. She cursed Lord Vishnu to turn into a stone named Shaligram and wander the earth in its very form.
Later Lord Vishnu met her in the same form and explained to her the circumstances of the situation and ensured her not to be abandoned and own up to the connection they had and give her the eternal sacracy of Devi Tulasi as a sacred plant. Then, Devi was convinced to get married to Lord Vishnu and also have the marriage repeated every year to celebrate and signify the tale.
Spiritual Significance!
On this day, devotees decorate the plant with sacred threads, ornaments, and flowers. The wedding rituals are conducted with Shaligram stone and the sacred plant of Tulsi. Mantras are chanted and the pious bond is celebrated. This annual ritual signifies the eternal bond of Lord Krishna and Devi Tulasi.
Concluding
This day and the legend is to educate the domestic devotees, especially the ones who are married to understand the eternal bond of Lord Vishnu and Devi Laxmi that no matter in what form, shape, or circumstance they reincarnate into, they will be guided to the path to get along at the end even after facing the social and spiritual stigmas. This festival is also commemorated to signify the beyond-the-world connection of the two souls. Additionally, this Kartik month, Pray Lord Shiva Hindu God with Faith, to attain the utmost spiritual blessings. Moreover, OnlineTemple will keep you updated on all the upcoming Hindu Customs and the ways.
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