In Vivah In Hindi Free Download
Omaima Stern
The 23-year-old is the latest victim of what is described as pakadwa vivah, an illegal practice prevalent in several parts of Bihar, where young and employed men are abducted and forced to marry women whose families cannot afford dowry.
Tulsi vivah, the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant (holy basil) to God Vishnu is performed in Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. It is mentioned in Padma Puran and other ancient scriptures. This ceremony is performed anytime between Prabodhini Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima i.e. either in October or November. The actual day of Tulsi vivah differs from one region to another. It marks the end of monsoon season (global warming and side effects were unknown!) and the start of Hindu wedding season.
The married women keep a fast and perform the Tulsi vivah for the well-being of husband and members of the family. The daughterless couples pay for the arrangements so that they may get the punya of kanyadaan. Widows cannot take part in these celebrations. The vivah takes place at homes, temples and with changing times in halls and hotels as well.
Tulsi vivah is celebrated on the Dwadashi (12th day) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) during the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar. Even though this ceremony can be observed anytime between the Prabodhini Ekadashi (11th day) to Kartik Poornima. In some places it is celebrated for a period of five days, ending on the full moon dayof the Kartik month. Tulsi vivah marks the end of the monsoon season and the start of the Hindu wedding season. The actual day of Tulsi vivah differs from one region to another.
Bhajans are sung all throughout the day and night and the ceremonies come to an end when Lord Vishnu along with his bride Tulsi comes back home. The Tulsi vivah is an ideal example of an Indian marriage.
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