Vivah Panchami 2025, the sacred festival celebrating the divine wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, holds immense importance in Sanatan Dharma. According to belief, Lord Ram and Mata Sita were married on the Panchami tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha during the Treta Yuga. Every year, this day is celebrated with devotion and grandeur, and in 2025, Vivah Panchami will be observed on 25 November 2025.
Let’s take a look at the rituals, traditions and spiritual significance associated with this holy occasion.
Lord Ram’s Grand Wedding Procession
On Vivah Panchami, the entire city of Ayodhya transforms into a vibrant and devotional celebration. Symbolic wedding rituals are held, representing both the bride’s side and the groom’s side.
One of the most captivating sights is the grand procession of Lord Ram, where devotees join in huge numbers. The streets of Ayodhya echo with chants, music, elephants, horses and traditional bands, all becoming part of the symbolic wedding parade.
Ram-Kaleva Ceremony in Ayodhya Temples
After the divine wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, temples across Ayodhya organise the traditional Ram-Kaleva ceremony. During this ritual, the newlywed divine couple is offered 56 varieties of food (Chappan Bhog) as a mark of celebration and devotion.
Following the offering, a symbolic “bidaai” (farewell) of Mata Sita is performed.
Auspicious Rituals and Beliefs of Vivah Panchami
Vivah Panchami is considered one of the most sacred days for worship and spiritual practices. Temples dedicated to Lord Ram and Mata Sita conduct special pujas, yagnas and rituals. In many places, devotees read the Ramcharitmanas to honour the divine wedding.
It is believed that observing a fast on this day brings the special blessings of Sita and Ram. Devotees who face delays or obstacles in marriage are said to receive positive results by worshipping the divine couple on Vivah Panchami.
Conclusion
Vivah Panchami is not just a religious observance but a festival filled with devotion, cultural heritage and deep symbolism. Celebrated with immense joy in Ayodhya and across India, this day reminds devotees of the eternal bond of Ram and Sita, inspiring harmony, faith and marital bliss.