Vivah Panchami 2024: Date & Story Of Ram Sita Vivah

In India, we celebrate many festivals of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. One is Vivah Panchami, which is known as Shree Ram and Mata Sita’s marriage date, and is celebrated yearly. The Ram Sita Vivah comes on Shukla Paksha in Maghashira (the month of Aghan). Let us look at it in depth!

Vivah Panchami 2024 Date and Timings

• Vivah Panchami Date: 6 December, Friday, 2024
• Ram Sita Vivah Tithi Begins: 05 December, 12:49 p.m.
• Ram Sita Vivah Tithi Ends: 06 December, 12:07 p.m.

Vivah Panchami Meaning

This Panchami is the marriage date of Lord Ram and Maa Sita. Lord Ram went to Jankpura, the birthplace of Mata Sita. There, he broke Lord Shiva’s bow in Swyamvara and married Sita. We celebrate it on the fifth day ( Panchami) of the Margashira month by us to memorialize their auspicious wedding date. A large number of devotees offer worship to Lord Ram and Maa Sita on this day with devotion.

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Story and Importance Of Ram Sita Vivah

Vivah Panchami has a beautiful story surrounding it. 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. After completing the yagna, they were about to leave for Mithila. At the time, the ruler of Janakpur organized a swamvyar for his princess Sita. The task of the Swamvyar was to lift a bow (Shiva Dhanusha) that was laid on the ground. A lot of participants tried to lift it but failed.

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

Rituals of Vivah Panchami

There are some important rituals we follow on this day. These are:

• We wake up early, bath and wear and wear fresh clothes
• We decorate the idols of Ram and Sita with yellow and crimson-coloured robes.
• The family member or the priest reads the Baal-Kaand script.
• We should sing religious songs and mantras to praise the deities.
• Reciting the Ramcaritramanas brings happiness to us on this day.
• The celebration ends with the offering of the Aarti and Bhog Prasad after the priest completes all the rituals.

Benefits of Vivah Panchami

These are the benefits you get on this auspicious day:

• Performing puja with true dedication and devotion can help us overcome life’s difficulties and challenges.
• Reciting the Ramcharitramanas can benefit our family lives.
• Chanting the Bala Kaand path is very important on this day.

Do’s and Don’ts of the Vivah Panchami Festival

Let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of the day:

• Doing Sankalpa on this day is very important.
• You should light a diya or Deepam in your house.
• We should take a bath and wear fresh clothes before starting the puja rituals.
• Devotees should observe and maintain celibacy.
• We should not eat rice, pulses, or wheat on this day.
• You should only consume fruits and milk.
• People should not consume tobacco, alcohol, or any meat products.
• Couples can organize Bhandara on this day to make their marriage life successful.

Frequently Asked Questions 

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