Vivah Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. Observed on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month, this festival holds immense spiritual and cultural significance. In 2025, Vivah Panchami will be celebrated on Tuesday, 25th November.

What is Vivah Panchami?

Vivah Panchami commemorates the wedding of Lord Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and Goddess Sita, the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila. Devotees celebrate this festival by performing pujas, visiting temples, and participating in cultural events. The day is believed to bring marital harmony, prosperity, and spiritual blessings to devotees.

Vivah Panchami 2025 Date and Day

• Date: 25th November 2025 (Tuesday)
• Panchami Tithi Starts: 24th November 2025, 9:22 PM
• Panchami Tithi Ends: 25th November 2025, 10:56 PM
• Shubh Muhurat for Puja: 25th November 2025, 07:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Observing rituals during the auspicious muhurat is believed to bring divine blessings and happiness to families.

History and Mythological Significance of Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami has its roots in the epic Ramayana:

• Lord Rama won the hand of Goddess Sita by lifting and breaking Shiva’s bow (Pinaka) in King Janaka’s court.
• Their wedding symbolizes virtue, devotion, and dharma.
• The festival emphasizes marital harmony, spiritual devotion, and eternal love.

Temples like Janaki Mandir in Janakpur and various temples in Ayodhya celebrate Vivah Panchami with grandeur, connecting devotees to this sacred event.

How to Perform Vivah Panchami Puja

Devotees perform puja at home or temples to honor the divine couple:

• Decorate idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita with flowers and clothes.
• Offer fruits, sweets, and prasad.
• Recite or listen to Ramayana chapters related to their wedding.
• Light lamps and chant mantras seeking prosperity, family unity, and spiritual blessings.

Celebrations Across India

Vivah Panchami is celebrated differently across regions, reflecting local traditions:

Janakpur, Nepal

• Grand celebrations and re-enactments of the divine wedding.
• Thousands of devotees from India visit for processions, cultural performances, and temple rituals.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

• Temples organize special pujas, Ram kirtans, and wedding enactments.

Bihar and Mithila Region

• Community gatherings, folk songs, and traditional ceremonies highlight the festival.

Other States of India

• Families perform home pujas, decorate idols, and distribute prasad among neighbors.
• Some temples host cultural programs and spiritual discourses.

Donation Benefits During Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami is also a time to practice charity and selfless giving. Donating during this auspicious period is considered highly meritorious and brings spiritual, social, and personal benefits.

Spiritual Benefits

• Earn divine blessings from Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
• Purify the mind and soul, enhancing spiritual growth.
• Attain positive karma, leading to happiness and family harmony.

Social Benefits

• Support temples, community events, and charitable activities.
• Help underprivileged families participate in the festivities.
• Promote community bonding and cultural preservation.

Personal Benefits

• Bring prosperity, peace, and marital harmony.
• Instill values of kindness and social responsibility in families.
• Create a positive impact in society.

Recommended Ways to Donate

• Contribute to temple funds for Vivah Panchami celebrations.
• Support educational, health, or social initiatives for the needy.
• Offer prasad, clothes, or essentials to those in need.

Importance of Vivah Panchami in Modern Times

Vivah Panchami inspires:

• Devotion and righteousness through Lord Rama and Sita’s example.
• The value of marital harmony and family unity.
• Preservation of cultural traditions and storytelling.

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