Vivaha Panchami 2026
Date: 14 December 2026
Full Date
14 December 2026 Morning 5:34 AM – 14 December 2026 Evening 7:00 PM
Muhurat Timings in India
Vivaha Panchami Puja
Puja rituals are conducted in temples of Lord Ram, commemorating his divine marriage with Goddess Sita.
14 December 2026 Morning 6:00 AM – 14 December 2026 12:00 PM
Ram Vivah Procession
Devotees celebrate Ram and Sita’s celestial wedding through grand processions and cultural performances.
14 December 2026 4:00 PM – 14 December 2026 7:00 PM
Introduction
Vivaha Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival celebrating the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, symbolizing the holy bond of virtue, devotion, and dharma. Observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, it commemorates one of the most auspicious events from the Ramayana.
Other Names
Ram Vivah Utsav, Sita Ram Vivah Panchami
Pooja Vidhi
- Wake up early and take a holy bath before sunrise.
- Install images or idols of Shri Ram and Mata Sita for worship.
- Perform puja by offering flowers, fruits, incense, and applying haldi-kumkum.
- Recite the Ram Vivah Katha or Ramcharitmanas, followed by aarti.
- Distribute prasad and sweets symbolizing joy and divine union.
Rituals
- Devotees perform puja of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita together as divine couple.
- Temples are decorated with flowers, lights, and wedding-themed adornments.
- Recitation of Ramayana, especially the Ram Vivah Kanda chapter, is done throughout the day.
- Special processions and Ram Vivah reenactments are organized in temples.
- Married couples seek blessings for harmony and prosperity in married life.
Regional Highlights
- Ayodhya and Janakpur host magnificent Ram Vivah Mahotsav each year.
- In Nepal’s Janaki Mandir, the divine wedding of Ram and Sita is enacted before thousands of devotees.
- Ayodhya temples are decorated with flowers, lights, and wedding themes.
- In Mithila region, families perform Ram Sita Vivah ritual in household shrines.
History
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Rama of Ayodhya married Goddess Sita, the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, on this day. The festival has been celebrated for centuries in Ayodhya and Janakpur, uniting devotees in faith and joy. Temples are decorated like wedding mandaps, and the reenactment of Ram-Sita's celestial union forms the cultural and devotional highlight.
Additional Information
- Vivaha Panchami unites Ayodhya and Janakpur in shared spiritual heritage.
- It symbolizes ideal marital harmony and divine love in Hindu tradition.
- Participating in the festival is believed to remove marital discord and bring blessings of long life and happiness.