Every year, the festival of Vivah Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. This day holds great significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, it was on this day that Lord Rama and Goddess Sita were married. Therefore, Vivah Panchami is celebrated as the wedding anniversary of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. On this occasion, grand celebrations are held in temples, and people also organise puja and prayers at home. This year, Vivah Panchami will be observed on 6th December 2024. Some people consider this day as an auspicious day for marriage. However, this is not the because of certain beliefs it is considered inauspicious to get married on Vivah Panchami.

Why is marriage not performed on Vivah Panchami?The sacred union of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita is regarded as the ideal marriage in Hinduism. Married women in Indian society are often blessed with the wish of having a relationship like that of Rama and Sita. The struggles faced by Lord Rama and Goddess Sita are still told as stories today. Yet, it is considered inauspicious to marry on the day of their wedding anniversary. The reason for this is that after their marriage, Lord Rama and Sita faced numerous hardships. They spent 14 years in exile, and Goddess Sita had to undergo Agni Pariksha.According to religious texts and social customs, due to his moral principles, Lord Rama abandoned his pregnant wife, Sita. As a result, Goddess Sita spent the rest of her life alone in the forest, raising her children on her own. Given the many struggles in their married life, people celebrate the festival in their honour, but they refrain from marrying on this day. This is done to ensure that their children do not have to endure the same hardships. What should you do on Vivah Panchami?On this day, one should perform rituals of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita's marriage. On this day, you can put up photos of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, and offer them garlands. Unmarried girls who chant the mantra "Om Janaki Vallabhaye Namah" 108 times on this day are said to receive a suitable partner, just like Lord Rama. Panchami Tithi TimingsBegins: 12:49 PM on 5th December 2024Ends: 12:07 PM on 6th December 2024 Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.