Janakpur Hosts Grand 'Vivah Samaroh' with Ancient Traditions

The sacred city of Janakpur in Nepal will host the traditional Vivah Samaroh festival commemorating the holy wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. This year's event includes a special Tilakotsav ceremony, marking a significant spiritual celebration with the involvement of 251 tilak-hars performing the ceremony in Ayodhya.

The historic city of Janakpur in Nepal is abuzz with preparations for a grand festival celebrating the celestial wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. Known as Vivah Samaroh, this annual ceremony will be particularly special this year with the addition of a Tilakotsav ceremony, enhancing the spiritual significance of the event.

An official announcement from the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has set the tone for the festivities, stating, "On the auspicious day of Vivah Panchami, Janakpur Dham will witness the landmark wedding festival of Prabhu Shri Ram and Maa Sita, complete with a Tilakotsav ceremony." This marks the first time such a ceremony will occur before the Vivah Utsav.

The Trust revealed that 251 tilak-hars hailing from Janakpur will journey to Ayodhya, carrying 501 distinct offerings, including traditional clothing, jewelry, sweets, fruits, and other items, ahead of the November 18 ceremony. The storied connection between Janakpur and Ayodhya, which dates back to the Treta epoch, will once again come alive with vibrant celebrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)