Festivals · 2026
Vivaha Panchami 2026: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Vivaha Panchami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:55 AM – 12:36 PM IST.
The date
Sunday, 13 December 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:55 AM – 12:36 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
A natural wedding date — but not an automatic one: the classics still require the day's nakshatra, yoga and the couple's Tara Bala to clear. Check the year's vivah muhurat list for the ranked dates.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:55 AM – 12:36 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Vivaha Panchami celebrate?
Vivaha Panchami, the fifth tithi of Margashirsha's bright half, celebrates the marriage of Rama and Sita at Mithila. Janakpur and Ayodhya hold the grand vivah utsav, and the day is counted auspicious for weddings itself.
The story and significance of Vivaha Panchami
The Ramayana's wedding — the breaking of Shiva's bow, the processions between the two kingdoms — is restaged every year, with Janakpur in Nepal as the bride's city and Ayodhya the groom's.
Because it commemorates the divine marriage, Vivaha Panchami is traditionally sought as a wedding date — subject to the full muhurat screening of tithi, nakshatra and the couple's charts.
Vivaha Panchami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 December 2026 | Sunday | This page |
| 2027 | 2 December 2027 | Thursday | Vivaha Panchami 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Vivaha Panchami in 2026?
Vivaha Panchami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 December 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Vivaha Panchami celebrate?
Vivaha Panchami, the fifth tithi of Margashirsha's bright half, celebrates the marriage of Rama and Sita at Mithila. Janakpur and Ayodhya hold the grand vivah utsav, and the day is counted auspicious for weddings itself.
What is the shubh muhurat on Vivaha Panchami 2026?
The computed windows for 13 December 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:55 AM to 12:36 PM IST. A natural wedding date — but not an automatic one: the classics still require the day's nakshatra, yoga and the couple's Tara Bala to clear. Check the year's vivah muhurat list for the ranked dates.
Does the Vivaha Panchami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Vivaha Panchami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Vivaha Panchami in 2027?
Vivaha Panchami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 2 December 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Vivaha Panchami 2027 page, linked below.
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