Is 2026 an auspicious year for Hindu weddings, and how does Tulsi Vivah affect the wedding season?

Yes, 2026 is an auspicious year for Hindu weddings with several major wedding muhurats available in November and December following Tulsi Vivah. Tulsi Vivah marks the official start of the Hindu wedding season (Vivah Lagan) because it signals Vishnu’s awakening from Chaturmasya and the resumption of all auspicious activities. Before Tulsi Vivah, weddings are traditionally avoided because Vishnu is asleep and cannot bless the union. From 22 November 2026 onwards, wedding muhurats become widely available. Families often schedule engagements or house-warmings shortly after Tulsi Vivah to take advantage of the newly-opened auspicious window. For exact wedding muhurat calculation, a personalised Vedic consultation is recommended.