Rishi Panchami 2026: Check Panchami Tithi, vrat date and puja vidhi
New Delhi: Rishi Panchami is an important Hindu observance dedicated to the Saptarishis, or the seven revered sages.
The vrat is observed on the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
The festival holds special significance for women, and devotees observe the fast and perform rituals seeking forgiveness for sins committed unknowingly.
According to the Panchang, the Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami Tithi will begin at 7:45 am on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and continue until 9 am on Wednesday, September 16.
According to Dharma Sindhu, the Rishi Panchami vrat is observed on the day when the Panchami Tithi prevails during the midday period.
Since the Tithi will be present during midday on September 15, Rishi Panchami will be observed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Rishi Panchami 2026: Auspicious timings
Devotees can perform the rituals during the following Choghadiya timings on September 15:
- Labh Choghadiya: 10:44 am to 12:16 pm
- Amrit Choghadiya: 12:16 pm to 1:49 pm
- Shubh Choghadiya: 3:21 pm to 6:54 pm
Rishi Panchami puja vidhi
On the day of the vrat, devotees should wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
A square-shaped mandala can then be prepared at the place of worship using turmeric and other auspicious materials.
The idols or images of the Saptarishis are placed on the mandala, followed by sprinkling of Ganga water around the area.
The seven sages are worshipped with incense, lamps, sandalwood paste, flowers and offerings.
Devotees also offer arghya while reciting the prescribed mantra dedicated to the Saptarishis.
The traditional vrat also involves consuming naturally grown, uncultivated vegetables and greens, known as akrishta produce.
Devotees observing the fast are advised to maintain celibacy and follow a disciplined routine throughout the day.
According to religious beliefs, observing Rishi Panchami with devotion helps devotees seek forgiveness for inadvertent mistakes and sins.
The day is also associated with spiritual purification and seeking the blessings of the Saptarishis.