The sacred festival of Tulsi Vivah marks the celestial marriage of Tulsi (Vishnu Priya) with Lord Vishnu in the form of Shaligram. Celebrated on the Prabodhini Ekadashi (the eleventh lunar day of Kartik month), this ritual symbolizes purity, devotion, and the eternal bond between the divine and nature. In 2025, Tulsi Vivah will be observed with great reverence across Hindu households, bringing blessings of prosperity and spiritual awakening.
The Significance of Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi, or Vrinda Devi, is considered the consort of Lord Vishnu. Her marriage to Shaligram (a sacred stone representing Vishnu) is not just a ritual but a profound spiritual allegory:
- Purification: The ceremony cleanses sins and invites divine grace.
- End of Chaturmas: It concludes Lord Vishnu’s four-month rest period.
- Harmony of Nature and Divinity: Tulsi (a plant) and Shaligram (a stone) represent the unity of life and cosmic energy.
Rituals of Tulsi Vivah 2025
The marriage ceremony follows traditional Vedic customs, blending devotion with festive joy. Here’s how devotees celebrate:
Preparations Before the Vivah
- Cleansing the Tulsi Vrindavan: The Tulsi plant’s pot is cleaned and decorated with flowers, turmeric, and vermilion.
- Mandap Decoration: A small wedding canopy (mandap) is built near the Tulsi plant, adorned with mango leaves and marigolds.
- Invoking Deities: Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Vrinda Devi are invoked with lamps and incense.
The Wedding Ceremony
The rituals mirror a traditional Hindu wedding:
- Kanyadaan: The Tulsi plant is offered as a bride to the Shaligram stone.
- Mangal Sutra & Sindoor: A sacred thread is tied around Tulsi, and vermilion is applied.
- Saptapadi: The couple (Tulsi and Shaligram) take seven symbolic steps around the sacred fire.
Tulsi Vivah 2025 Aarti and Mantras
Chanting aarti and mantras during Tulsi Vivah amplifies divine blessings. Below are key devotional verses:
Tulsi Aarti (Vishnu Priya Prasann)
आरती कीजै तुलसी माता की, विष्णु प्रिया प्रसन्न हो।
जिनके मूल में सब पाताल हैं, शीश महेश्वर ध्यान हो॥
Translation: “Offer aarti to Mother Tulsi, the beloved of Vishnu. At her roots reside all realms, and upon her crown rests Lord Shiva’s meditation.”
Sacred Mantras for the Vivah
- Mool Mantra: ॐ वृन्दावन्यै विद्महे, तुलसी देव्यै धीमहि, तन्नो वृन्दा प्रचोदयात्॥
- Vishnu Mantra: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
Why Tulsi Vivah 2025 is Auspicious
The year 2025 holds special significance due to planetary alignments:
- Kartik Shukla Ekadashi: Falls on November 2, 2025, a highly propitious date.
- Conjunction with Mercury Retrograde End: Ensures smooth spiritual progress.
- Blessings for Marital Harmony: Couples who witness the Vivah receive divine grace for a happy married life.
Tulsi Vivah 2025 is more than a ritual—it’s a celebration of nature’s sanctity and Vishnu’s boundless compassion. By participating in the aarti, chanting mantras, and honoring this union, devotees invite health, peace, and spiritual elevation into their lives. May Vishnu Priya (Tulsi) shower her prasad (blessings) upon all!