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Vivah Panchami 2026: Date, Panchami Timings and Sita Ram Vivah Puja
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Vivah Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 14 December 2026. Panchami tithi runs from 4:47 PM on 13 December to 7:15 PM on 14 December (New Delhi). In tradition it is the wedding day of Sita and Shri Ram, celebrated with joy in Ayodhya and Janakpur. Many families mark it with a Sita–Rama Kalyanam or a Ram puja.
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Vivah Panchami 2026 date and Panchami timings
Vivah Panchami falls on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Margashirsha. Panchangs calculated for New Delhi list it on Monday, 14 December 2026.
| Detail | Vivah Panchami 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, 14 December 2026 |
| Tithi | Margashirsha Shukla Panchami |
| Panchami begins | 13 Dec, 4:47 PM |
| Panchami ends | 14 Dec, 7:15 PM |
| Puja muhurat | Not published by either panchang |
Another panchang gives 4:48 PM to 7:16 PM. New Delhi timings; your city may differ by a few minutes, and dates may differ by a day by region or panchang. As no separate muhurat is published, families hold the puja during the day on 14 December, as their priest advises.
What Vivah Panchami celebrates: the Sita Ram vivah
In the Ramayana, King Janaka of Mithila set a test for Sita's hand. Whoever could string the great bow of Shiva would marry her. Shri Ram lifted the bow and it broke as he strung it, and Sita garlanded him. Tradition holds that their wedding took place on this Panchami.
At the same celebration, his brothers Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna married Urmila, Mandavi and Shrutakirti. Janakpur, in present-day Nepal, is revered as Sita's home, and Ayodhya as Shri Ram's city. For devotees, the day honours dharma, devotion and the bond of marriage.
In South India, the divine wedding is celebrated in temples as Sita Rama Kalyanam. At Bhadrachalam on the Godavari, in the temple that Bhakta Ramadasu built, it is performed every day as the Nitya Kalyanam.
How Vivah Panchami is observed
- Temple celebrations: In Ayodhya and Janakpur, temples celebrate the divine wedding with processions, songs and the rites of a Hindu marriage.
- Recitation: Families read the wedding episode from the Bal Kand of the Ramcharitmanas or the Valmiki Ramayana.
- Vivah geet: Women in Mithila and Awadh sing traditional wedding songs for Sita and Ram.
- Prayer: Couples pray together for harmony, and parents pray for their children's married life, in faith.
Sita Ram vivah puja vidhi at home
- Bathe, wear clean clothes and set up a small altar with images of Sita and Ram side by side.
- Light a ghee lamp and take a sankalp with your name and gotra.
- Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha.
- Offer yellow flowers, tulsi and a yellow cloth to Ram, and a red chunri, bangles and sindoor to Sita.
- Some families tie a gathbandhan, a knot joining the two cloths, as at a wedding.
- Read the wedding episode or chant "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram".
- Perform aarti, offer naivedya/prasad to Sita and Ram, and share it with the family.
Anyone can offer this puja: couples, parents and young people praying for a suitable match. Neither panchang lists a special muhurat, so follow your family priest on the timing.
Why some families avoid weddings on Vivah Panchami
In parts of Mithila and Nepal, some families do not fix weddings on Vivah Panchami. They recall the trials Sita faced after her marriage, from exile to separation. Other families see the day as auspicious. Customs vary, so follow your family tradition and your priest's advice on any wedding muhurat.
Note too that Kharmas begins two days later, on Wednesday, 16 December 2026. In tradition, weddings then pause until the Sun enters Makara in mid-January. Related: Kharmas 2026–27 dates, dos and don'ts.
Pujas you can book for Vivah Panchami
- Nitya Kalyanam — Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Bhadrachalam: the daily celestial wedding of Sita and Ram on the Godavari bank, sponsored in your name.
- Ram Raksha Stotra Path — Ayodhya: recited at Kanak Bhawan, a temple of Ram and Sita.
- Hanuman Chalisa & Sundarkand Puja — Ayodhya: recited at Hanuman Garhi, for devotees of Shri Ram.
- Nitya Kalyanam — Venkateswara Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala: the daily celestial wedding of Sri Venkateswara.
- Satyanarayan Katha — Chakra Tirth, Naimisharanya: a katha with the sankalp taken for two yajmans, such as a husband and wife.
See more in pujas for marriage and family harmony and Ayodhya pujas. When you book, your name and gotra are taken in the sankalp, and a receipt, video or photos are shared as each puja page states. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.
To learn more, read what Sita Rama Nitya Kalyanam is, when to sponsor it and how the ceremony unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vivah Panchami in 2026?
Vivah Panchami is on Monday, 14 December 2026. Panchami tithi begins at 4:47 PM on 13 December and ends at 7:15 PM on 14 December, New Delhi time. The day is Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, which tradition marks as the wedding day of Sita and Shri Ram.
Vivah Panchami kab hai 2026: 13 or 14 December?
Keep Vivah Panchami on Monday, 14 December 2026. Although Panchami begins on the evening of 13 December, panchangs for New Delhi list the festival on 14 December. Dates may differ by a day by region or panchang, so follow your local temple if it announces another day.
What is celebrated on Vivah Panchami?
Vivah Panchami celebrates the wedding of Sita and Shri Ram in Mithila. In the Ramayana, Ram broke the bow of Shiva at King Janaka's court and Sita garlanded him. Devotees honour the day with Sita–Ram puja, the wedding episode from the Ramayana, and temple celebrations in Ayodhya and Janakpur.
How do I do Sita Ram vivah puja at home?
Place images of Sita and Ram together and light a lamp. Offer yellow flowers and tulsi to Ram, and a red chunri and sindoor to Sita. Read the wedding episode from the Bal Kand, sing a bhajan or vivah geet, and offer naivedya before sharing it with the family.
Do people get married on Vivah Panchami?
Customs differ. In parts of Mithila and Nepal, some families avoid weddings on this day, recalling the hardships Sita faced after her marriage. Others consider it auspicious. In 2026, Kharmas also begins two days later, on 16 December. Ask your family priest before fixing any wedding muhurat.
Can I book a Sita Rama Kalyanam for Vivah Panchami?
Yes. The Nitya Kalyanam at Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Bhadrachalam, is the daily celestial wedding of Sita and Ram. You can ask for 14 December when you book, and the exact day is confirmed with you on WhatsApp. Your name and gotra are taken in the sankalp.
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