Vivah Panchami 2025: Date, rituals, significance of Lord Ram-Sita's wedding
Vivah Panchami is all about celebrating the legendary wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. In 2025, it falls on Tuesday, November 25.
The festival lines up with the fifth day of the bright half of Margashirsha month—Panchami Tithi runs from 9:22pm on November 24 to 10:56pm on November 25.
What actually happens?
Devotees start their day super early with a holy bath and set up idols or pictures of Rama and Sita at home.
They offer flowers, sweets, incense, and panchamrit before performing a symbolic wedding ritual—think yellow garlands and tying the gathbandhan knot.
The celebrations wrap up with temple lights, Ramleela performances that retell their love story, and lots of singing and chanting.
Why does it matter?
Vivah Panchami isn't just about rituals—it's seen as a symbol of devotion, love meeting duty, and sticking to your values.
The festival draws crowds in places like Ayodhya and Janakpur every year; for many young people today, it's a way to connect with tradition while celebrating an iconic story that still inspires loyalty and togetherness.