Vivaha Panchami 2025: Why Ram-Sita’s Wedding Day is Sacred!

Facing delays in marriage or experiencing challenges after marriage? Then, it’s time to take the blessings of Lord Rama and Mata Sita on their wedding anniversary, called Vivaha Panchami 2025. So, note timing and rituals to welcome prosperity in married life.

Vivah Panchami Date 2025 and Timings

The Ram Sita Vivah comes on the Shukla Paksha in Maghashira month, that is, late November to mid-December. So, let us note the Vivah Panchami date 2025.

Vivah Panchami Date 2025: November 25, Tuesday, 2025
Ram Sita Vivah Tithi Begins: 09:22 PM on Nov 24, 2025
Ram Sita Vivah Tithi Ends: 10:56 PM on Nov 25, 2025

What is Bibaha Panchami?

Vivah Panchami is a Hindu festival that marks the sacred marriage date of Lord Ram and Maa Sita. On this day, Lord Ram went to Janakpura, the birthplace of Mata Sita. Following that, he broke Lord Shiva’s bow in Swayamvara and married Sita.

Vivaha Panchami 2025 falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha in the Margashira month. This day, devotees offer worship to Lord Ram and Maa Sita. Hence, this way, they seek blessings for marital happiness, successful marriage plans, and peace and wealth for couples.

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Vivaha Panchami Puja Vidhi / Rituals

Wish to gain blessings from Mata Sita and Lord Rama on Vivaha Panchami 2025? So, follow the Vivah Panchami ritual steps outlined below.

1. Wake up early, bathe and wear fresh clothes. Then, invite family, friends, and relatives home.

2. Decorate the idols of Ram and Sita with yellow and crimson-coloured clothes, along with jewellery. Also, install a picture of Ram Darbar at the place of worship.

3. Finally, tie Ram and Sita’s idols together. And then, light a lamp with desi ghee, offer them 5 different fruits, a mala of roses or flowers, betel leaves, and homemade sweets like ladoos.

4. Afterwards, prepare Satvik food to offer Lord Rama and Mata Sita, and make sure to include Tulsi leaf in it as it is their favourite.

5. Recite the Ram and Sita marriage date story from Ramayan Bal Kaand. You can also invite a priest to recite it on Vivah Panchami 2025.

6. End the ritual with Aarti and Bhog Prasad offering after the priest completes the sacred procedure. Fast is optional, but if kept, it can be broken with satvik the next morning.

Vivaha Panchami Mantra

Chant the following mantra this Vivaha Panchami 2025 and gain blessings in married life, and also invite good luck and fortune home.

1. Ram-Sita Mantra

सीता-रामचरितं शाश्वतं मंगलाय च।
कृतं स्वीकुर्वतां प्रीतिं, दंपत्योः सदा भवेत्।

Sita-Ramcharitam Shashwatam Mangalay Ch.
Kritam svikurvatam preeti, dampatyoh sada bhavet.

Meaning: “The eternal and auspicious story of Sita and Rama, when adopted (or cherished), brings joy to those who accept it; may it always offer harmony to couples.“

2. Ram Ji Mantra

ॐ आपदामप हर्तारम दातारं सर्व सम्पदाम, लोकाभिरामं श्री रामं भूयो भूयो नामाम्यहम।

श्री रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे, रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीताया पतये नमः ।।

Om Aapdamap Hartaram Dataram Sarva Sampadam,

Lokabhiram Shri Ram Bhuyo Bhuyo Namamyaham.

Shri Ramay Rambhadraya Ramchandraya Vedhase,

Raghunathaya Nathay Sitaya Pataye Namah.

Meaning: “Salutations again and again to Sri Rama, the remover of difficulties and bestower of every prosperity, the one delightful to all worlds.“

“Homage to Rama, known as Ramabhadra and Ramachandra, the wise, Lord of the Raghu dynasty, the supreme Lord, and the husband of Sita.”

What are the Benefits of Vivah Panchami?

Attract the following benefits this Vivaha Panchami 2025 by celebrating Lord Rama and Goddess Sita’s wedding anniversary.

1. Removes Marriage Obstacles: Observing rituals on the Ram Sita marriage date eliminates doshas that lead to marriage delays. Hence, it is auspicious for unmarried people.

2. Brings Marital Happiness: Worship Ram and Sita on Vivah Panchami date 2025 also promises happiness and peace in marriage. So, couples must look forward to it.

3. Attracts Ideal Spouse: This festival ensures that devotees, especially unmarried girls, seeking an ideal partner get their best match. It is also a good muhurat for marriage ceremony.

4. Resolves Relationship Issues: Vivah Panchami Puja eliminates tensions and conflicts in relationships. Hence, it helps enhance the bond between couples.

5. Strengthens Family Values: Also, performing rituals on Ram Sita marriage date is believed to enhance family values in kids.

6. Luck and Prosperity: Observing fast on Vivah Panchami is said to bring luck and prosperity in one’s life.

Dos and Don’ts For Vivah Panchami 2025

Please Lord Rama and Mata Sita, and gain their blessings this Vivah Panchami 2025. To do it, one also needs to follow certain dos and don’ts.

Eat Satvik food (free of onion and garlic) on Ram Sita marriage date. You must also not eat rice, pulses, or wheat on Vivaha Panchami.
Avoid consuming tobacco, alcohol, or any meat products on Vivah Panchami.
Do not cut hair or nails on this day. It is considered inauspicious and hence may bring negative influences.
Avoid Gambling or any bad activity on Ram Sita marriage date. Such activities are inauspicious and hence may displease the deities.
Avoid arguments or speaking harsh words to anyone on this day, especially elders. Be polite on this auspicious Vivaha Panchami 2025.
Unmarried girls can chant the Janaki Mantra 108 times if they are seeking a loving partner anytime soon. It is as follows – “ॐ जानकी देव्यै नमः” (“Om Janaki Devyai Namah”).

Ram Sita Vivah Katha In Vivaha Panchami

Vivaha Panchami has a beautiful story surrounding it. So, like every year, with the help of a pandit or priest, devotees will listen to the Ram-Sita marriage story in Vivah Panchami 2025.

1. Once, Sage Vishwamitra approached King Dasharath to let Shree Ram guard his Yagna. Dasharath accepted his request and allowed Lord Ram to go with Sage Vishwamitra.

2. After completing the yagna, they were about to leave for Mithila. At this time, the ruler of Janakpur organised a swayamvar for his princess Sita.

3. The task of this Swamvyar was to lift a bow (Shiva Dhanusha) that was laid on the ground. A lot of participants tried to lift it but failed.

4. Finally, Lord Ram was asked to do it, and he successfully lifted and broke the Dhanusha into two parts. Seeing this, the king of Janakpur happily got Maa Sita married to Lord Ram.

5. Lord Ram, who is called Maryada Purushottam, and Maa Sita, who represent strength and purity, are hence honoured as a couple symbolising love, respect, purity, and commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is Vivah Panchami?

Vivah Panchami falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Mrigashira month (around December). Therefore, Vivah Panchami 2025 will take place on Tuesday, November 25.

2. Why is Vivah Panchami celebrated?

Vivah Panchami marks the sacred wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It is believed to have occurred during the waxing of the moon between mid-November and December.

3. Is Vivah Panchami good for marriage?

On Vivah Panchami, it is believed that Lord Rama and Maa Sita bless couples with marital harmony, prosperity, and happiness. Observing rituals and fasting on this day also attracts an ideal spouse, especially for unmarried girls.

4. How to celebrate Vivah Panchami?

On Vivaha Panchami, wake up early and invite family, relatives and friends. Decorate Ram and Sita idols and, while doing offerings and chanting mantras, tie them together, symbolising their wedding anniversary. Next, listen to Ram-Sita Vivah Katha. End it with offering prasadam and eating Satvik food.

5. What is the history of Vivah Panchami?

Vivaha Panchami history is Ram Sita marriage date, when Lord Rama won the Dhanush-breaking competition conducted for Mata Sita Swayamvar (a ritual to select a suitable partner in Treta Yug). This is recited as a Katha from Ramayan Bal Kaand on the day.

6. Is it necessary to keep fast on Vivah Panchami?

While fasting is optional on Vivah Panchami, people can keep fast if they are seeking a special purpose like marital concerns, delays in marriage, relationship issues, etc. They must break the fast the next day with Satvik food. Till, then, they can eat fruits and milk.

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