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News India Live, Digital Desk: Hail Siya Ram! We all know how much enthusiasm there is about marriage in our country. But, there comes a day of the year which is dedicated to the marriage celebration of the world’s most ideal couple i.e. Lord Shri Ram and Mata Janaki (Sita). this we ‘Vivah Panchami’ Know by the name of.
When is Vivah Panchami falling in this year 2025, how should puja be performed on this day and the most important question – why do people shy away from marrying their daughters on this day even after being such an auspicious day? Come, let us understand all these things in very simple language.
Vivah Panchami 2025: When is this auspicious day?
According to the Hindu calendar, the marriage of Lord Ram and Mother Sita took place on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month. In the year 2025, devotees are preparing to celebrate this holy day with great pomp and show. This day is not just a date, but a symbol of unwavering love and dedication.
What is the importance?
According to religious beliefs, on this day, Prince Ram of Ayodhya broke Lord Shiva’s bow in Mithila and married Mother Sita. Tulsidas ji had also concluded Ramcharitmanas on this day, hence for the devotees of Ram, this day is no less than a big festival.
Method of worship: How to worship Ram-Sita at home?
If you want happiness in your married life, or wish to get your desired life partner, then you can adopt this simple puja method on the day of Vivah Panchami 2025:
- Take care of cleanliness: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Try to wear yellow or red colored clothes.
- Decorate the mandap: Spread a yellow cloth on a small platform in your home temple and install the idol or picture of Lord Ram and Mother Sita on it.
- Collaboration is necessary: Just as there is alliance in marriage, similarly join Lord Ram and Mother Sita with Moli (Kalava) or yellow cloth. It is considered a symbol of ‘Ram-Janaki marriage’.
- Text and Mantra: On this day, reciting the marriage incident written in ‘Balakand’ is considered very auspicious. If time is short, just chant the mantra “Om Jankivallabhay Namah” 108 times.
- enjoyment: Offer yellow fruits, sweets or kheer as Prasad and at the end perform Aarti and pray for happiness and peace in the house.
Big question: Why don’t marriages take place on Vivah Panchami?
Many people are surprised to hear this. Why don’t common people get married on the day Lord Rama actually got married? Especially in the areas of Mithila and Nepal, this rule is highly respected.
the reason behind it Not ‘superstition’ but ’emotion’ Is. Actually, Mother Sita was married to Lord Ram, but her life was spent in a lot of struggle and suffering. Despite being the queen of the palaces, she had to endure exile and pass the ordeal.
That is why the people of Mithila consider their daughters like Mother Sita. They do not want their daughter to have to suffer so much in life like Sita ji. This is the only emotional reason due to which marriages are postponed on the day of Vivah Panchami.
Dos and Don’ts on Vivah Panchami
Be sure to do this:
- Get Ramayana recited at home, it brings positive energy.
- Married women should offer vermilion and bangles to Mother Sita, this helps in prolonging the life of the husband.
- Donate food or yellow clothes to the poor.
Don’t do this at all:
- Do not consume tamasic food (meat and liquor) on this day.
- Do not create discord or quarrel in the house, because it is a celebration of love.
- If you are fasting, avoid speaking ill or criticizing anyone.