Vivah Panchami

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Vivah Panchami

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Lunar Month: Margashirsha

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:04:48 PM, Dec 13

Tithi Ends:07:17 PM, Dec 14

About Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami celebrates the divine wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, which took place on the Shukla Paksha Panchami of the Margashirsha month. It is one of the most cherished marriage anniversaries in Hindu tradition.

The festival holds special significance in Mithila (Janakpur), the homeland of Sita, and in Ayodhya, the city of Rama. Temples reenact the Vivahotsava, and devotees remember the ideal royal marriage based on Dharma, love, and mutual respect.

For married couples, observing Vivah Panchami strengthens conjugal bonds and invites the blessings of Sita-Rama for a harmonious, duty-filled household life. Unmarried people also pray for a righteous life partner.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees fast, perform the marriage ceremony of Sita-Rama idols, and recite the marriage episode from the Ramcharitmanas.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Bathe before sunrise and take a vow to observe the fast for the welfare of the family.
Install the images of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshmana, and Lord Hanuman on a decorated altar.
Apply turmeric, vermilion, and sandalwood to the divine couple and offer new clothes, flowers, and sweets.
Recite the Vivah section of the Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana and sing marriage songs (Vivah geet).
Invite married women for Suhasini Puja, feed them, and offer gifts; break the fast after the ceremony.

Vrat Katha: The Divine Wedding of Rama and Sita

King Janaka of Mithila had sworn that whoever could lift and string the mighty bow of Lord Shiva would win the hand of his daughter Sita. Princes from many kingdoms tried and failed.

When Lord Rama lifted the bow effortlessly, it broke with a thunderous sound. Janaka joyfully gave Sita to Rama, and the marriage was fixed.

On the auspicious Panchami of Margashirsha, the royal wedding took place in Janakpur, uniting the Sun dynasty and the Earth goddess in a bond celebrated ever since as the ideal marriage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Vivah Panchami only for married people?

It is especially beneficial for married couples, but unmarried devotees also pray for a virtuous spouse.

Q: Where is Vivah Panchami celebrated most grandly?

Janakpur in Nepal and Ayodhya in India host magnificent reenactments of the divine wedding.

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About Vivah Panchami

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees fast, perform the marriage ceremony of Sita-Rama idols, and recite the marriage episode from the Ramcharitmanas.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Bathe before sunrise and take a vow to observe the fast for the welfare of the family.
Install the images of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshmana, and Lord Hanuman on a decorated altar.
Apply turmeric, vermilion, and sandalwood to the divine couple and offer new clothes, flowers, and sweets.
Recite the Vivah section of the Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana and sing marriage songs (Vivah geet).
Invite married women for Suhasini Puja, feed them, and offer gifts; break the fast after the ceremony.

Vrat Katha: The Divine Wedding of Rama and Sita

King Janaka of Mithila had sworn that whoever could lift and string the mighty bow of Lord Shiva would win the hand of his daughter Sita. Princes from many kingdoms tried and failed.

When Lord Rama lifted the bow effortlessly, it broke with a thunderous sound. Janaka joyfully gave Sita to Rama, and the marriage was fixed.

On the auspicious Panchami of Margashirsha, the royal wedding took place in Janakpur, uniting the Sun dynasty and the Earth goddess in a bond celebrated ever since as the ideal marriage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Vivah Panchami only for married people?

It is especially beneficial for married couples, but unmarried devotees also pray for a virtuous spouse.

Q: Where is Vivah Panchami celebrated most grandly?

Janakpur in Nepal and Ayodhya in India host magnificent reenactments of the divine wedding.