The festival of Vivah Panchami has a special significance in Hinduism. One of these is Vivah Panchami which commemorates the holy marriage of Lord Rama and Mother Sita. This festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. This year, the auspicious occasion of Vivah Panchami falls on 6th December 2024.
Vivah Panchami 2024
According to the Hindu calendar, Vivah Panchami shubh muhurat will begin at 12: 49 pm on December 5th and end at 12: 07 pm on December 6th.
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Mythological significance of Vivah Panchami
Vivah Panchami is mentioned in the Hindu scriptures. The marriage of Lord Shri Ram, who is considered the Maryada Purushottam, and Mata Sita, who is considered a symbol of ideal womanhood, is a symbol of ideal couple life in Indian society. On this day, Lord Ram and Sita got married in a grand ceremony in Janakpur. On this auspicious day, Lord Ram broke the bow and won the victory in Sita Swayamvar. King Janak married his daughter Sita to Lord Rama, the eldest son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya.
Importance of Vivah Panchami
Religious significance: Worshipping Lord Rama and Mata Sita on Vivah Panchami brings happiness and peace in married life.
Cultural Significance: This festival is a means of explaining the dignity of a sacred bond like marriage in Indian society.
Spiritual Significance: Worshipping on this day not only brings peace to the mind but also the grace of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita.
Rituals and traditions
On Vivah Panchami, a vow of fasting and worship is taken by taking a bath in the morning. Shri Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana is recited.
The picture or idol of Shri Ram and Mata Sita is decorated with flowers and clothes.
The Lord is worshipped through the method of Panchopachar or Shodashopachar.
The marriage of Rama and Sita is celebrated.
Prasadam and bhajans were distributed.
Special events in Janakpur during Vivah Panchami. The marriage of Ram and Sita is celebrated with great pomp and show. Lakhs of devotees gather in Janakpur on this occasion.
Vivah Panchami is not just a religious festival, but a medium to imbibe the ideal life values of Lord Rama and Mother Sita. This day teaches us how to live a happy life by being dutiful to family and society. On this auspicious festival, seek the blessings of Lord Ram and Sita and make your life blissful.
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