To celebrate and honor the divine wedding of Lord Rama and Sita, every year, devotees of Shri Ram celebrate the Vivah Panchami on the panchami tithi, or the fifth day of the Hindu calendar month Margashirsha, also called Agrahayana. It was on this day that Lord Ram visited Janakpur, Sita’s birthplace, and broke Lord Shiva’s ‘Dhanush’ in the Swayamvara and married Princess Sita. Vivah Panchami aligns with November – December in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Vivah Panchami falls on the 6th of December.
On this auspicious day, the sunrise is anticipated to be at 06:59 am, while the sunset is expected at 05:36 pm, and the moonrise is foretold to be at 11:12 am and the moonset at 10:26 pm. Additionally, the panchami tithi commences at 12:49 pm on December 5th and extends till 12:08 pm the following day.
Vivah Panchami celebrations are held in great grandeur in the temples of Lord Ram around the nation, especially in the Mithilanchal region, parts of north India, and Janakpur in Nepal, where the ceremony is believed to have been held. Devotees from different parts of the world gather at these places to witness the grand celebrations of Vivah Panchami.
Like all other Hindu weddings, Vivah Panchami is celebrated several days in advance. Before the celebrations begin, all the temples of Shri Ram are beautifully decorated with lamps, and the idols of Lord Ram and Sita are adorned magnificently with beautiful clothes and jewelry, resembling a bride and groom. On the day, grand processions are held from one temple to another, which ends with a ceremonial wedding in the evening. The events are popularly known as Ram Vivah Utsav.
On this day, several stage performances and cultural programs depicting the lives of Lord Ram and Devi Sita are held. These performances are known as Ramleela. At Janakpur, celebrations last for seven days, during which thousands of devotees visit the temples of Dashrat, Ram, and Janki to seek blessings for leading a happy family life.
The auspiciousness of the divine day bestows a happy and prosperous life to all the devotees. Happy Vivah Panchami!
Ram Sita Vivah Story
Maharishi Vishwamitra approached King Dasharath to ask him to allow Ram to guard his Yagna. King Dasharath unwillingly agreed with the wise Vishvamitra and permitted Prince Ram and Lakshman to go with the sage. Vishvamitra finished his Yagna successfully and returned with Ram and Laxman to Mithila. The ruler Janak of Mithila organised Princess Sita’s Swayamvar.
The task of the Shiva Dhanusha Swayamvar was for everyone to raise and string a huge bow that lay on the ground. However, the participants couldn’t raise this heavy and enormous bow. Sage Vishwamitra then asked Ram, who had already strung the bow, to split it into two. King Janak was elated and got Princess Sita married to Lord Ram.
Ram Sita’s marriage is celebrated even today with great vigour, as her marriage is a sign of courage, commitment, duties and love.
Marriage Is Not To Be Performed On Vivah Panchami Day
While Vivah Panchmi has untold meaning in the Hindu world, it is surprising that marriages aren’t arranged today. This is regarded very highly and followed judiciously in Mithilanchal and Nepal since it has over the years been the practice of not arranging marriages on this day.
People believe that since Mata Sita’s marital life was extremely sorrowful, they should not get married on Panchami day. After 14 years of exile Lord Shri Rama sacrificed pregnant Mata Sita leaving her with no opportunity to become a queen, and hence marriages are not arranged on theVivah Panchami day. There is a misconception among the people today that the married life of a person becomes as painful as Mata Sita if a marriage ceremony takes place that day.
Ram Vivah Panchami Celebrations
– Devotees bathe and wear clean and fresh clothes in the morning.
– Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita’s Sthapana of idols is made.
– Yellow Robes are offered to Bhagwan Ram and Red clothes are offered to Mata Sita.
– Either the priest or the family members read from the sacred Baal-Kand script, the ‘Vivah Prasang.’
– The story of the marriage of Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita is thought to bring happiness and blessings.
– The Ramcharitmana recitation on this day grants a happy and prosperous family life.
– Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita’s worship will help you get rid of all the differences among the family members.
– Devotees sing holy mantras in the praises of the deities and sing devotional and religious songs (bhajans).
– The Vivah Panchami takes place in different locations in an artistic production called ‘Ramleela.’
– After the priest completes the Vivah Panchami Puja, the celebrations come to an end with the offering of a final Aarti and Bhog Prasad.
Benefits of Vivah Panchami
– If any obstacles arise during marital life, puja on the day of Vivah Panchami will help eradicate them all.
– Each individual is blessed by the most wanted fruit of his/her life.
– Any problem arising in a person’s married life can be resolved through worship on this day.
– Worshipping of the Joint Form of Lord Shri Ram and Mata Sita helps get both their blessings and get rid of all hurdles in an individual’s marriage.
– Moreover, during the wedding affair of the idols, reciting Bala Kanda’s Path holds great importance.
– Also, reciting the Ramcharitmanas leads to happy family life.
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Vivah Panchami: Honoring divine wedding of Lord Rama and Sita
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Vivah Panchami
The day of Vivah Panchami is considered a special day in Hinduism. This day is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magashish month according to Hindu date. Panchami is special in Hinduism because it is believed that Lord Rama and Mother Sita got married on this day. That’s why ‘Vivah Panchami’ is also known as ‘Ram Vivah’.
Vivah Panchami is celebrated like a festival in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the city of Ayodhya in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The day of Vivah Panchami is celebrated as the marriage festival of Sita and Rama in temples and holy places associated with Sri Rama in the Mithila region of India and Nepal.
Significance of Vivah Panchami
The day of Vivah Panchami is considered as an auspicious and holy day according to the scriptures. Vivah Panchami festival is held in almost all Ram-Sita temple areas in India and Nepal. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm especially in Ayodhya. On this day the temples of Ram-Sita are decorated with lamps and flower garlands. The idols of all the deities in the temples are beautified with new clothes and ornaments. On this day in the temples of Ram-Sita marriage-like conversation takes place. This social program is popularly known as ‘Ram Vivah Utsav’.Not considered auspicious – for marriage
According to astrology, the day of Vivah Panchami is not considered auspicious for marriage. Lord Rama and Mother Sita were married on the day of Vivah Panchami, but then this day is not considered perfect for common people for marriage. Because the life after the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita was full of sorrows and hardships. That’s why it is believed that getting married on this day can make a person’s married life as painful as Ram and Sita’s.
Vivah Panchami Story
King Dasharath was once approached by Maharishi Vishwamitra, requesting him to allow Ram to guard his Yagna. King Dasharath reluctantly agreed and allowed Prince Ram and Lakshman to go with sage Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra successfully completed his Yagna and returned to Mithila along with Ram and Laxman. During that time, Mithila’s ruler Janak had organised a Swayamvar for Princess Sita.
The Swayamvar task for all participants was to lift and string a massive bow, Shiva Dhanusha, which was laid resting on the ground. However, it was such a heavy and enormous bow that participants failed to lift it. Sage Vishwamitra then asked Ram, who strung the bow, breaking it into two. King Janak was delighted and got Sita married to Lord Ram.
Vivah Panchami Rituals
– In the morning, devotees bathe and dress in clean, fresh clothes.
– The idols of Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita are decorated.
– Bhagwan Ram is given yellow robes, while Mata Sita is given crimson clothes.
– ‘Vivah Prasang,’ the sacred Baal-Kand script, was read by either the priest or family members.
– Listening to the legend of Lord Rama and Maa Sita’s wedding is believed to bring happiness and blessings.
– On this day, reciting the Ramcharitmana ensures a happy and wealthy family life.
– The devotion of Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita would help you in resolving all family conflicts.
– Devotees chant devotional and religious songs as well as sacred mantras in praise of the deities (bhajans).
– In the ‘Ramleela,’ the Vivah Panchami takes place in various settings.
– The celebration is concluded with the offering of a final Aarti and Bhog Prasad after the priest completes the Vivah Panchami Puja.
Vivah Panchami Benefits
– If any difficulties develop in your marriage, performing puja on the day of Vivah Panchami can help you in overcoming them.
– Worship on this day may remove any difficulty that arises in a person’s married life.
– Worshipping the combined form of Lord Shri Ram and Mata Sita aids in obtaining both of their blessings as well as the removal of all obstacles in a person’s marriage.
– Furthermore, chanting Bala Kanda’s Path is very important during the idols’ wedding ceremony.
– Reciting the Ramcharitmanas also promotes pleasant family life.
Vivah Panchami is an excellent occasion indeed, and it procures so many windfalls for the devotees too. It is the best event for all Rama and Sita followers to portray their love for the great godheads. It is the best occasion to observe for those who want a fulfilling and happy married life. Vivah Panchami is also the perfect time to get married. The marriages which take place on this day sustain with more vitality.
It is also an excellent day to execute community marriages in large numbers. People suffering from problems in their marriage are advised to keep a fast on this day. The fast and idolization of Lord Rama and Sita can bring positivity and peace to their wedding. -
Vivah Panchami
The day of Vivah Panchami is considered a special day in Hinduism. This day is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magashish month according to Hindu date. Panchami is special in Hinduism because it is believed that Lord Rama and Mother Sita got married on this day. That’s why ‘Vivah Panchami’ is also known as ‘Ram Vivah’. Vivah Panchami is celebrated like a festival in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the city of Ayodhya in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The day of Vivah Panchami is celebrated as the marriage festival of Sita and Rama in temples and holy places associated with Sri Rama in the Mithila region of India and Nepal.
Significance of Vivah Panchami
The day of Vivah Panchami is considered as an auspicious and holy day according to the scriptures. Vivah Panchami festival is held in almost all Ram-Sita temple areas in India and Nepal. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm especially in Ayodhya. On this day the temples of Ram-Sita are decorated with lamps and flower garlands. The idols of all the deities in the temples are beautified with new clothes and ornaments. On this day in the temples of Ram-Sita marriage-like conversation takes place. This social program is popularly known as ‘Ram Vivah Utsav’. According to astrology, the day of Vivah Panchami is not considered auspicious for marriage. Lord Rama and Mother Sita were married on the day of Vivah Panchami, but then this day is not considered perfect for common people for marriage. Because the life after the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita was full of sorrows and hardships. That’s why it is believed that getting married on this day can make a person’s married life as painful as Ram and Sita’s.
Vivah Panchami Story
King Dasharath was once approached by Maharishi Vishwamitra, requesting him to allow Ram to guard his Yagna. King Dasharath reluctantly agreed and allowed Prince Ram and Lakshman to go with sage Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra successfully completed his Yagna and returned to Mithila along with Ram and Laxman. During that time, Mithila’s ruler Janak had organised a Swayamvar for Princess Sita.
The Swayamvar task for all participants was to lift and string a massive bow, Shiva Dhanusha, which was laid resting on the ground. However, it was such a heavy and enormous bow that participants failed to lift it. Sage Vishwamitra then asked Ram, who strung the bow, breaking it into two. King Janak was delighted and got Sita married to Lord Ram.
Vivah Panchami Rituals
– In the morning, devotees bathe and dress in clean, fresh clothes.
– The idols of Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita are decorated.
– Bhagwan Ram is given yellow robes, while Mata Sita is given crimson clothes.
– ‘Vivah Prasang,’ the sacred Baal-Kand script, was read by either the priest or family members.
– Listening to the legend of Lord Rama and Maa Sita’s wedding is believed to bring happiness and blessings.
– On this day, reciting the Ramcharitmana ensures a happy and wealthy family life.
– The devotion of Bhagwan Rama and Mata Sita would help you in resolving all family conflicts.
– Devotees chant devotional and religious songs as well as sacred mantras in praise of the deities (bhajans).
– In the ‘Ramleela,’ the Vivah Panchami takes place in various settings.
– The celebration is concluded with the offering of a final Aarti and Bhog Prasad after the priest completes the Vivah Panchami Puja.
Vivah Panchami Benefits
– If any difficulties develop in your marriage, performing puja on the day of Vivah Panchami can help you in overcoming them.
– Worship on this day may remove any difficulty that arises in a person’s married life.
– Worshipping the combined form of Lord Shri Ram and Mata Sita aids in obtaining both of their blessings as well as the removal of all obstacles in a person’s marriage.
– Furthermore, chanting Bala Kanda’s Path is very important during the idols’ wedding ceremony.
– Reciting the Ramcharitmanas also promotes pleasant family life.