विवाह पंचमी
Vivah Panchami
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 2027?
Vivah Panchami 2027 is on Friday, 3 December 2027. Shukla Panchami tithi begins at 1:43 PM on Thursday 2 December and ends at 4:13 PM on Friday 3 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.
Around Vivah Panchami
Coming up
- Saphala EkadashiSun 3 Jan
- LohriThu 14 Jan
- Makar SankrantiFri 15 Jan
- PongalFri 15 Jan
- Pausha Putrada EkadashiMon 18 Jan
- Shattila EkadashiTue 2 Feb
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