Tulsi Vivah at Gayatri Consciousness Center, Nov 21- Nov 22
KATY:Gayatri Consciousness Center, Houston, will be celebrating Tulsi Vivah—- the sacred marriage ceremony of the Supreme Lord Bhagvan Shri Krishna with the holy plant – Tulsi.
The tulsi plant, a pride of Hindus all over the world, and the plant most dear to Lord Shri Krishna is revered by everyone and it is believed that even the Gods, when they first wake up, worship the Tulsi plant!. Tulsi, is venerated as a goddess in the Hindu religion and considered Vishnu priya- a beloved of Lord Vishnu. The purpose behind “tulsi Vivah” is to invoke the blessings of the supreme Lord Shri Krishna Himself. Vishnu- in the form of Shaligram-a stone- married Tulsi on Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartak sud Ekadashi.)
To commemorate this event, the ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is performed.
EVENTS: Saturday, November 21st–, the first day of the marriage celebrations will include the fun filled rituals of “MEHNDI” followed by DANDIA RAAS and GARBA
MEHNDI: Timings 4 to 6pm- Garba and dadia raas 7- 9pm. Mahaprasaad will be served.
Sunday, November 22nd, on the very auspicious day of Devotthan or Prabodhini Ekadashi,-will have all the manglik prasango- the auspicious events!!!
MANGLIK PRASANGO: Ganesh Sthapana, Mandap Murhat, Grah Shaanti –10am to 12 pm — lunch Mahaprasaad 12pm.
BARAAT ARRIVAL: AT 2 PM
WEDDING CEREMONIES: Var pooja, Tulsi Agaman, Jai Mala,Kanya daan, Hasta melap, Agni pradakshina, kanya vidai, and more –2:30 pm to 5 pm. All events to be followed by Maha Prasad!
Address: 20914 Park Row, between Mason road and Westgreen boulevard.
Park Row, Katy, Texas, 77449
Phone # Gayatri Consciousness Center: 281 717 4895 or Mahesh Patel : 281 954 4275