Festival guide

Vivah Panchami

विवाह पंचमी

Commemoration of the wedding of Rama and Sita.

At a glance

How is Vivah Panchami dated?

Vivah Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Yearly reference

Vivah Panchami dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, the fifth tithi of the bright fortnight.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Vivah Panchami tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Shravana

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

Especially celebrated in Mithila, Janakpur, and Rama temples.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Rama-Sita wedding reenactmentRamayana recitationTemple processions

Observed in

MithilaNepalNorth India

Common questions

How is Vivah Panchami dated?

Vivah Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Vivah Panchami?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Vivah Panchami. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.