Vivah Panchami

 


  • Vivah Panchami is a festival that commemorates the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
  • It is celebrated on the ‘Panchami’ of the Shukla Paksha during the month of ‘Margashirsha’.
  • It is a very auspicious day as it marks the ceremonial marriage anniversary of Rama and Sita.
  • Celebrations take place in Lord Rama temples, particularly in the Mithilanchal region and some parts of North India.
  • The day also holds immense significance at Janakpur, in Nepal as it was believed that the ceremony was held here itself.
  • On this Lord Rama visited Janakpur, the birthplace of Goddess Sita. He broke the ‘Dhanush’ (bow) of Lord Shiva in the Swayamvara and was married to Princess Sita.
  • It is celebrated with great fervor in Ayodhya
  • Cultural activities take place in temples
  • This celebration takes place for 7 days.
  • Devotees take holy baths in renowned lakes of Mithilanchal like ‘Dhanushsagar’, ‘Gangasagar’, and ‘Argaza Pond’.

2024 Date: December 06.

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