विवाह पंचमी

Vivah Panchami

Monday, 14 December 2026

In 48 days

The wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Sita, celebrated on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami.

About Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami marks the day Rama and Sita were married in Janakpur after Rama broke the bow of Lord Shiva at Sita's swayamvar.

The biggest celebrations are in Ayodhya and in Janakpur in Nepal, where the wedding is re-enacted. Temples hold Ram Charit Manas readings and wedding processions.

How to celebrate

Worship Rama and Sita with flowers, sweets and yellow clothes.
Read or listen to the Bal Kand of the Ram Charit Manas, which tells of the wedding.
Visit a Rama temple to see the wedding celebrations.

Questions

When is Vivah Panchami in 2026?

Vivah Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 14 December 2026. Shukla Panchami tithi begins at 4:48 PM on Sunday 13 December and ends at 7:16 PM on Monday 14 December IST.

Why do some families avoid weddings on Vivah Panchami?

Because Sita faced great hardship after her marriage, some regions, especially Mithila, avoid fixing weddings on this exact day.

Where is Vivah Panchami celebrated?

Ayodhya in India and Janakpur in Nepal hold the largest celebrations.