Vivah Panchami is celebrated as the day of the divine marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. This festival is especially observed in North India, Nepal, and some other regions with great enthusiasm. On this day, marriages and related rituals are performed in honor of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita's sacred wedding.
Vivah Panchami 2024 Date
This year, Vivah Panchami will be observed on December 6, 2024. However, the festivities will begin on December 5, 2024, at 12:49 PM and will end on December 6, 2024, at 12:07 PM.
Significance of Vivah Panchami
Vivah Panchami is primarily celebrated through religious rituals, prayers, and fasting related to marriage. This day symbolizes the ideal marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, where love, respect, and devotion are exemplified.
Lord Ram and Goddess Sita's Marriage: The marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, celebrated on Vivah Panchami, is considered an ideal marriage in Hindu culture. It is presented as an example of a relationship built on mutual respect, trust, and adherence to duty and dharma. Their union symbolizes devotion, respect, and righteousness in marital life.
Religious Importance of Vivah Panchami: On this day, special prayers are offered for the success of married life. It holds particular significance for those seeking a successful marriage or those who are eligible for marriage and wish to invoke divine blessings for a prosperous married life.
History of Vivah Panchami
The history of Vivah Panchami is linked to the Ramayana, where Lord Ram married Goddess Sita after winning her hand in a swayamvar (self-choice ceremony). The swayamvar was organized by King Janak, where Lord Ram broke the mighty Shiv Dhanush (Bow of Shiva) and chose Sita as his life partner. Vivah Panchami is celebrated in remembrance of this divine and ideal marriage.
Rituals of Vivah Panchami
On Vivah Panchami, special prayers are offered to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. The following is the ritual procedure:
- Bath and Purification: Before starting the prayers, one should take a bath to purify both the body and mind.
- Choosing a Clean Space: Select a clean and quiet space for the prayer ceremony.
- Worship of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita: Clean the idols or pictures of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita with pure water and perform their worship.
- Offering Flowers and Fruits: Offer flowers like rose, bela, and other fragrant flowers, along with fruits and sweets to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
- Reciting Ram Raksha Stotra and Sita Stotra: Chant the Ram Raksha Stotra and Sita Stotra for divine blessings.
- Satyanarayan Puja: If possible, perform the Satyanarayan Puja, which is believed to bring happiness and prosperity in married life.
- Fasting by Eligible Maidens: Maiden girls, who are of marriageable age, observe a fast and offer special prayers to seek a good husband.
Do not do this work even by mistake on the day of Vivah Panchami
- It is forbidden to do auspicious and auspicious work on the day of Vivah Panchami.
- Tamasic food like non-vegetarian food and alcohol should not be consumed on this day.
- Do not fight with anyone on the day of Vivah Panchami.
- Do not insult anyone on the day of Vivah Panchami.
Do these measures to fulfill your wishes on the day of Vivah Panchami
- To get the desired groom, keep a fast on Vivah Panchami and worship Lord Rama and Mother Sita. Get them married and pray for the fulfillment of your wish.
- If there is any problem in family life then the story of Ram Sita written in Ramcharitmanas should be narrated on the day of Vivah Panchami.
- It is believed that the wedding ceremony of Ramcharitmanas was celebrated on the day of Vivah Panchami . Therefore, reciting it at home on this day removes the negativity present in the house and brings happiness and peace in the family. Relationships start improving.
- On this day, wishes are fulfilled by worshipping Seema Ram with due rituals and reciting Shri Ram Raksha Stotra.
- If you already have a child and he/she is facing any problem, then that problem can also be resolved.