# Vivah Panchami 2026: Date and Rituals

> Vivah Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 14 December. Vivah Panchami is the wedding day of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/vivah-panchami

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Vivah Panchami is the wedding day of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It is kept above all at Janakpur in Nepal and at Ayodhya, with the re-enactment of the wedding.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A procession of the wedding of Rama and Sita.
2. 2 Step 2 Reading of the Ramcharitmanas.
3. 3 Step 3 Weddings are avoided in some places on this day.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Rama and Hanuman • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Rama and Hanuman · Mantra

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम ॥

Shri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Rama and Hanuman.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra