In Sanatan Dharma, the festival of Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the *Panchami Tithi* (fifth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. This festival is observed to pay homage to the *Saptarishis* (the seven great sages). According to the Vedic calendar, the festival is being celebrated today, September 15. It holds significant religious and spiritual importance.

This fast is primarily observed by women. According to religious belief, the main objective of observing this fast is to seek purification from *Rajaswala Dosha* (ritual impurity associated with menstruation). In this article, we will discuss the worship rituals and auspicious timings (*Shubh Muhurat*) for Rishi Panchami.

**Rishi Panchami 2026 Date and Auspicious Timings**
According to the Vedic calendar, the *Panchami Tithi* of the *Shukla Paksha* in the month of Bhadrapada begins on September 15 at 07:44 AM and concludes on September 16 at 08:59 AM. Based on *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), the festival of Rishi Panchami is being celebrated today, September 15. The auspicious time for worship on Rishi Panchami is from 11:12 AM to 01:40 PM.

Brahma Muhurat: 04:44 AM to 05:41 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:02 PM to 12:51 PM
Vijay Muhurat: 02:29 PM to 03:18 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:35 PM to 06:59 PM
Ravi Yoga: 06:17 AM to 03:21 PM

**Rishi Panchami Worship Rituals**
On the day of Rishi Panchami, after taking a bath in the morning, offer *Arghya* (water oblation) to the Sun God.
Take a solemn vow (*Sankalp*) to observe the fast with a sincere heart. Place a clean cloth on a raised platform (chowki) and install the idols of the Saptarishis (the Seven Sages).

Bathe the sages with water and *Panchamrit*.
Offer sandalwood paste, turmeric, *kumkum* (vermilion), *akshat* (unbroken rice grains), yellow flowers, and *Durva* grass.
Afterward, light a lamp of *desi* ghee and perform *Aarti*.
Recite the *Rishi Panchami* fast narrative (*Vrat Katha*).
Offer *bhog* (ritual food offerings) such as fruits and sweets.
Donate items like food grains and money to Brahmins.

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