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Tulsi Vivah 2026: date and pradosh time

तुलसी विवाह

In Washington DC, Tulsi Vivah is on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:50–6:27 PM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Saturday, November 21, 2026

    Washington DC. Rule for all traditions.

  • Another reckoning

    Friday, November 20, 2026

    Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi.

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh)

4:50–6:27 PM

Washington DC Saturday, November 21

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Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.

Why the dates differ

Kartika Shukla Dwadashi that prevails during pradosh, when the evening wedding rite is done. Many families keep it on Prabodhini Ekadashi instead.

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:50 PM to 7:40 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:50 PM to 7:39 PM, 21 Nov. Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.

Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.

Tulsi Vivah 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:34 PM to 7:25 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:33 PM to 7:25 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:33 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Edison, NJ Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:36 PM to 7:27 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:35 PM to 7:27 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:35 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Washington DC Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:50 PM to 7:40 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:50 PM to 7:39 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:50 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Atlanta Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:16 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:16 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on both days; the rule takes the first day (20 Nov).
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 8:02 PM – 8:16 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Boston Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:18 PM to 7:11 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:17 PM to 7:10 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:17 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Philadelphia Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:40 PM to 7:31 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:40 PM to 7:30 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:40 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Chicago Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 7:02 PM, 20 Nov to 5:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:25 PM to 7:18 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:25 PM to 7:17 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on both days; the rule takes the first day (20 Nov).
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 7:02 PM – 7:18 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Houston Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 7:02 PM, 20 Nov to 5:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:05 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:05 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on both days; the rule takes the first day (20 Nov).
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 7:02 PM – 8:05 PM
Close call
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Dallas Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 7:02 PM, 20 Nov to 5:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:07 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:07 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on both days; the rule takes the first day (20 Nov).
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 7:02 PM – 8:07 PM
Close call
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Los Angeles Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:46 PM to 7:31 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:46 PM to 7:31 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:31 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
San Jose, CA Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:41 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:41 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:41 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Fremont, CA Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:41 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:41 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:41 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Sunnyvale, CA Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:54 PM to 7:42 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:42 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:42 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Cupertino, CA Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:54 PM to 7:42 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:54 PM to 7:42 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:42 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Seattle Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 5:02 PM, 20 Nov to 3:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:27 PM to 7:26 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:26 PM to 7:26 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:26 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov

UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 1:02 AM to 11:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:04 PM to 7:09 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:03 PM to 7:09 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:03 PM – 7:09 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Birmingham, UK Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 1:02 AM to 11:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:07 PM to 7:14 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:06 PM to 7:13 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:06 PM – 7:13 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Leicester Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 1:02 AM to 11:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:04 PM to 7:10 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:03 PM to 7:10 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:03 PM – 7:10 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Manchester Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 1:02 AM to 11:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:05 PM to 7:13 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:03 PM to 7:12 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:03 PM – 7:12 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov

Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:47 PM to 7:42 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:47 PM to 7:41 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:47 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Brampton Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 8:02 PM, 20 Nov to 6:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:49 PM to 7:43 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:48 PM to 7:43 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:48 PM – 6:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Vancouver Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:02 PM, 20 Nov to 4:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 5:24 PM to 8:26 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:25 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 6:02 PM – 8:26 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov
Calgary Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 7:02 PM, 20 Nov to 5:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 5:42 PM to 8:46 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:41 PM to 8:45 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 20 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 7:02 PM – 8:46 PM
In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov

Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 12:02 PM, 21 Nov to 10:27 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 7:41 PM to 9:41 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 7:42 PM to 9:42 PM, 22 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 7:41 PM – 9:41 PM
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Melbourne Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 12:02 PM, 21 Nov to 10:27 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 8:16 PM to 10:12 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 8:17 PM to 10:12 PM, 22 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 8:16 PM – 10:12 PM
 –
Brisbane Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 11:02 AM, 21 Nov to 9:27 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 6:21 PM to 8:26 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 6:22 PM to 8:26 PM, 22 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 6:21 PM – 8:26 PM
 –
Perth Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 9:02 AM, 21 Nov to 7:27 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 6:59 PM to 9:00 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 6:59 PM to 9:01 PM, 22 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 6:59 PM – 9:00 PM
 –

India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:25 PM to 8:06 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:25 PM to 8:06 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:25 PM – 8:06 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Mumbai Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:33 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:33 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:59 PM – 8:33 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Kolkata Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 4:51 PM to 7:27 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:51 PM to 7:27 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:51 PM – 7:27 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Chennai Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:09 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:09 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:39 PM – 8:09 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Bengaluru Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:49 PM to 8:20 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:49 PM to 8:20 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:49 PM – 8:20 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Hyderabad Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:12 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:12 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:39 PM – 8:12 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Ahmedabad Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:54 PM to 8:30 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:53 PM to 8:30 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:53 PM – 8:30 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Surat Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:56 PM to 8:31 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:56 PM to 8:31 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:56 PM – 8:31 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Pune Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:56 PM to 8:29 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:56 PM to 8:29 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:56 PM – 8:29 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Jaipur Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:34 PM to 8:13 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:34 PM to 8:13 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:34 PM – 8:13 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Lucknow Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:13 PM to 7:53 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:13 PM to 7:53 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:13 PM – 7:53 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Varanasi Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:08 PM to 7:46 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:08 PM to 7:46 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:08 PM – 7:46 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Patna Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 4:59 PM to 7:37 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:59 PM to 7:37 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:59 PM – 7:37 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Chandigarh Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:05 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:23 PM to 8:05 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:23 PM – 8:05 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Bhopal Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:34 PM to 8:11 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:34 PM to 8:11 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:34 PM – 8:11 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov
Thiruvananthapuram Sat 21 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 6:32 AM, 21 Nov to 4:57 AM, 22 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:26 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:26 PM, 21 Nov
Shukla Dwadashi holds pradosh on 21 Nov only.
Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 5:59 PM – 8:26 PM
Prabodhini Ekadashi: many families hold the wedding on the Ekadashi: Fri 20 Nov

Panchang for Tulsi Vivah day: Saturday, November 21, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Shukla Dwadashi (ends 6:27 PM), then Trayodashi (ends 4:07 PM +1 day)
Nakshatra
Revati (ends 7:25 PM), then Ashwini (ends 5:46 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Siddhi (ends 4:01 PM), then Vyatipata (ends 1:00 PM +1 day)
Karana
Bava (ends 7:20 AM), then Balava (ends 6:27 PM), then Kaulava (ends 5:22 AM +1 day), then Taitila (ends 4:07 PM +1 day)
Weekday
Saturday (शनिवार)
Month
Kartika (Amanta) · Kartika (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Karthigai 6 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2083 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
4:50 PM
Moonrise
2:42 PM
Moonset
4:32 AM +1 day
Rahu Kaal
9:25 AM – 10:39 AM
Yamaganda
1:08 PM – 2:22 PM
Gulika Kalam
6:57 AM – 8:11 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
11:34 AM – 12:13 PM
Brahma Muhurta
5:04 AM – 6:01 AM

Open this day on Washington DC’s panchang page

About the festival

Tulsi Vivah is the wedding of the tulsi plant (holy basil) to Vishnu, in his form as the Shaligram stone or as Krishna. It is kept in the bright half of Kartika, on or just after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, when Vishnu is said to wake from his four months of rest.

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Read the Tulsi Vivah guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

What are the Tulsi Vivah 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Tulsi Vivah muhurat (pradosh): 4:50 PM – 6:27 PM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Tulsi Vivah 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Tulsi Vivah is on Wednesday, November 10, 2027 in Washington DC. Tulsi Vivah 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Tulsi Vivah?

Kartika Shukla Dwadashi that prevails during pradosh, when the evening wedding rite is done. Many families keep it on Prabodhini Ekadashi instead. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

  • Gupte (1916) records the wedding on any day from Kartika Shukla Ekadashi to Purnima; this year Purnima is on November 24, 2026.

Rule sources

Related

Computed for 43 cities on Saturday, November 21, 2026

Rule: Kartika Shukla Dwadashi that prevails during pradosh, when the evening wedding rite is done. Many families keep it on Prabodhini Ekadashi instead.

What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Pradosh (pradosha kala) · Ekadashi

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

How we calculate

Source and licence

Our explanation
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Checked
Checked against the sources listed, October 14, 2026.
Updated
October 27, 2026

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