Vivah Panchami 2025: Divine Wedding of Lord Rama and Sita

Vivah Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Margashirsha (November-December). In 2025, Vivah Panchami falls on Tuesday, November 25th.

This festival commemorates the divine wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, symbolizing the ideal union of dharma (righteousness) and devotion. It is a day filled with spiritual significance and cultural celebrations that inspire devotees to seek blessings for marital harmony, love, and prosperity.

Significance of Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami represents cosmic harmony — the balance between Purusha (divine masculine) and Prakriti (divine feminine). Worshiping the divine couple on this day is believed to remove obstacles in marriage, enhance family relationships, and bring spiritual merit. The festival encourages devotees to embrace values like devotion, loyalty, and moral virtues.

How is Vivah Panchami Celebrated?

• Puja at Home: Devotees set up altars with idols or pictures of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. Special wedding rituals are performed, including exchanging garlands, applying haldi-kumkum, offering sweets, and chanting mantras like "Om Shri SitaRama Abhyam Namah." Tulsi leaves, bananas, coconuts, and yellow flowers are commonly used offerings.

• Fasting and Devotion: Many observe a sattvic fast, consuming only fruits or light meals. Recitation of the Ramayana’s wedding episode and singing bhajans or participating in kirtan sessions dedicated to Sita-Rama deepen spiritual connections.

• Temple Celebrations: Major temples, especially in places like Ayodhya, Janakpur, and Varanasi, host grand reenactments of Lord Rama and Sita's wedding. Cultural processions, folk songs, and community feasts (Anna-daan) mark the day as a joyous social and religious event.

Astrological Timings

• Panchami Tithi begins on the evening of November 24 and ends by the evening of November 25, 2025. The morning of November 25 is considered especially auspicious for conducting puja and rituals.

Spiritual Lessons from Vivah Panchami

The divine marriage reminds devotees of the virtues of purity, humility, unwavering devotion, and mutual respect in relationships. It emphasizes that true love is rooted in selflessness and spiritual oneness.

Vivah Panchami is not just a celebration of a mythological event but an opportunity for devotees to imbibe values of love, commitment, and dharma in their own lives. Participating in its celebrations brings peace, joy, and blessings for unmarried and married individuals alike.