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This year, Margashirsha month will be from November 16 to December 15.
Vivah Panchami will be celebrated on December 6, 2024.
The Margashirsha month holds great significance in Sanatan Dharma, also known as the month of Agahan. This year, the Margashirsha month will run from November 16 to December 15. The month is filled with a series of fasts and festivals, each carrying its own spiritual importance. One of the most auspicious occasions during this time is the Panchami date of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month, which is considered particularly sacred. This day marks the victory of Lord Ram in winning Sita’s Swayamvar and their subsequent marriage. Therefore, it is customary to worship Lord Ram and Sita on this day, with fasting believed to bring success and fulfilment in significant endeavours.
Astrologer Rakesh Chaturvedi from Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, sheds light on the auspicious timing of Vivah Panchami. He notes that this month is especially favourable for reciting the Bhagwat Katha and worshipping Lord Krishna. As per astrology, the full moon during this month falls in the Mrigashira nakshatra, which is why it is considered an ideal time for devotion. Additionally, bathing in the Yamuna River during this month is said to cleanse a person of all their troubles and sins, leading to spiritual liberation.
Vivah Panchami 2024: Date and Muhurat
This year, Vivah Panchami will be celebrated on December 6, 2024. According to the Panchang, the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha will begin on December 5 at 12:49 PM and end on December 6 at 12:07 PM. The most auspicious time for rituals and prayers on this day will fall during this period.
Rituals and Celebrations on Vivah Panchami:
Vivah Panchami is a day of special significance, marked by various rituals and celebrations. Mass marriages are organised in many regions on this day. For individuals whose marriages have been delayed or who are facing obstacles in finding a suitable partner, worshipping Vivah Panchami is believed to be particularly beneficial. In addition, married couples observe rituals to seek blessings for a happy and harmonious married life.
The Importance of Vivah Panchami:
Vivah Panchami commemorates the wedding of Lord Shri Ram and Goddess Sita, which took place in Treta Yuga. As the day of their union, it is celebrated as the anniversary of their marriage. In Hinduism, Lord Ram and Goddess Sita are revered as the ideal couple, symbolising the perfect husband and wife relationship. By worshipping them on Vivah Panchami, it is believed that obstacles to marriage are removed, and the bond between husband and wife is strengthened, leading to a more prosperous and loving marital life.