Vivah Panchami 2025 will be celebrated with great devotion on Tuesday November 25 marking the auspicious anniversary of the divine marriage between Lord Rama and Mother Sita This festival falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the holy month of Margashirsha and holds immense significance in Hinduism as it commemorates the union of consciousness and nature.According to the astrological calculations the Panchami Tithi begins on the night of November 24 at 9 22 PM and concludes on the night of November 25 at 10 56 PM establishing Tuesday as the primary day for worship and celebrations based on the Udaya Tithi. Devotees believe that observing the rituals on this day brings harmony to marital life and removes obstacles hindering marriage prospects.The day offers several auspicious time windows or Shubh Muhurat for performing the sacred Puja starting with the Abhijit Muhurat which lasts from 11 47 AM to 12 29 PM followed by the Vijay Muhurat in the afternoon from 1 53 PM to 2 36 PM and the Godhuli Muhurat in the evening from 5 22 PM to 5 49 PM. Worshipers are advised to wake up during the Brahma Muhurat between 5 04 AM and 5 58 AM to take a holy bath and wear clean yellow or red attire which are considered favourable colors for the deities. The Puja Vidhi involves installing the idols of Lord Rama and Mata Sita on a clean platform spreading a red or yellow cloth and offering turmeric flowers sweets and lamps while chanting the mantra Om Janaki Vallabhaye Namah 108 times to invoke blessings for a happy family life.For those facing difficulties in finding a life partner or experiencing discord in their relationship performing specific remedies on this day is considered highly effective. One popular custom involves the Gatbandhan ritual where a sacred knot is tied between the idols of the divine couple symbolizing an eternal bond and reciting the Vivah Prasang from the Ramcharitmanas is also recommended to invite peace and stability. Many unmarried women observe a fast and offer Suhaag items like bangles and sindoor to Goddess Sita praying for a suitable groom while married couples worship together to strengthen their bond. Temples across India and Nepal particularly in Ayodhya and Janakpur witness grand celebrations where the wedding ceremony of Rama and Sita is reenacted with enthusiasm and spiritual fervor.
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