Vivah Panchami 2026
Shukla-paksha Panchami of Margashirsha (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Pausha).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Vivah Panchami Monday, 14 December 2026 · best 5:30 am – 6:18 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Panchami of Margashirsha (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Pausha).
Tithi: Panchami — 13 Dec, 4:48 pm → 14 Dec, 7:16 pm. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 13 December 2026 | 4:48 pm – 5:30 am (+1 day) | ✓ 5:11 pm – 8:36 pm (Good · Shubh, Amrit) ✓ 1:44 am (+1 day) – 3:27 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 5:09 am (+1 day) – 5:30 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh) |
Rahu Kaal 3:54 pm–5:11 pm · Yamaganda 12:01 pm–1:19 pm · Gulika 2:36 pm–3:54 pm |
| Monday, 14 December 2026 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
5:30 am – 7:16 pm | ⭐ 5:30 am – 6:18 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 7:06 am – 8:24 am (Good · Amrit) ✓ 9:41 am – 10:58 am (Good · Shubh) ⭐ 12:15 pm – 12:36 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 2:49 pm – 5:24 pm (Good · Labh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 8:24 am–9:41 am · Yamaganda 10:58 am–12:15 pm · Gulika 1:32 pm–2:49 pm |
About Vivah Panchami
Vivah Panchami celebrates the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita at Janakpur. It is observed especially in Mithila, Nepal’s Janakpur and Ayodhya.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Panchami of Margashirsha.
🪔 How it is observed
Devotees stage the Ram–Sita wedding with processions and rituals and recite the wedding episode of the Ramcharitmanas. Weddings are traditionally avoided on this day in Mithila.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Monday, 14 December 2026 | 13 Dec, 4:48 pm → 14 Dec, 7:16 pm |
| Friday, 3 December 2027 | 2 Dec, 1:44 pm → 3 Dec, 4:13 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Vivah Panchami in 2026 falls on Monday, 14 December 2026 (tithi: 13 Dec, 4:48 pm to 14 Dec, 7:16 pm IST).
In 2026 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Monday, 14 December 2026; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Vivah Panchami celebrates the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita at Janakpur. It is observed especially in Mithila, Nepal’s Janakpur and Ayodhya.