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Bhadrapada · Shukla Paksha · 2026
Rishi
Panchami
Rishi Panchami Vrat & Rajaswala Dosha
Observance Date
Tuesday • 15 September 2026
Panchami Tithi Begins
02:14 am
15 September 2026
Panchami Tithi Ends
03:29 am
16 September 2026
Every year, Rishi Panchami is observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month. Rishi Panchami is generally observed by women. Women observe fast on the day of Rishi Panchami to pay their respects to the Sapt Rishis (7 Sages) to get purified from Rajaswala Dosha.
Sapt Rishis worshipped - Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama Maharishi, Jamadagni and Vashishtha
Rishi Panchami is also known as Rushi Panchami and in Kerala, it is also known as Vishwakarma Puja.
When is Rishi Panchami 2026?
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Rishi Panchami Puja Muhurat: 11:02 AM to 01:30 PM, 15th September 2026
Duration: 02 Hours 28 Mins
Panchami Tithi Begins: 07:44 AM on Sep 15, 2026
Panchami Tithi Ends: 08:59 AM on Sep 16, 2026
Rishi Panchami is generally observed two days after Hartalika Teej and one day after Ganesh Chaturthi
What is Rajaswala Dosha?
In Hinduism, it is believed that women get contaminated during their mensural cycle and during this period, they should avoid cooking and participation in religious activities. Avoiding these practices leads to Rajaswala Dosha.
Women affected by Rajaswala Dosha may experience weakened digestions, painful periods or irregular bleeding.
Observing fast on the Rishi Panchami and paying respect to Sapt Rishis is believed to free women from the Rajaswala Dosha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about observing Rishi Panchami correctly.
When is Rishi Panchami in 2026?
Rishi Panchami will be observed on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Panchami Tithi begins at 07:44 AM on 15 September and ends at 08:59 AM on 16 September 2026.
What is Rishi Panchami and why is it celebrated?
Rishi Panchami is a Hindu festival observed on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. Devotees, especially women, observe a fast and worship the Sapt Rishis to seek spiritual purification and express gratitude towards the ancient sages.
Who can observe Rishi Panchami Vrat?
Rishi Panchami is traditionally observed by married women, but unmarried women and men may also observe the vrat to seek the blessings of the Sapt Rishis, according to their family traditions or the guidance of their spiritual teacher.
What is Rajaswala Dosha in Hinduism?
According to traditional Hindu beliefs, Rajaswala Dosha refers to the spiritual impurity believed to arise when religious rituals or household practices are not observed according to customs during menstruation. Rishi Panchami Vrat is traditionally observed as an act of repentance and purification from this dosha.
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