Astrology News Desk: There is no dearth of festivals in Sanatan Dharma and all have their own importance but Rishi Panchami is considered very special which is a day dedicated to the Sapta Rishis. On this day they are duly worshipped and fasts are also observed. This festival is considered important for women. It is believed that by observing this fast, one gets the happiness of children and blessings of a happy married life.
The festival of Rishi Panchami is celebrated every year on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This festival falls on the next day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The reason behind celebrating this festival is to express reverence towards the Sapta Rishis. Men also keep this fast for their wives. On this day, the Sapta Rishis, which include Kashyap, Atri, Bhadwaj, Vashishtha, Gautam, Jamadagni and Vishwamitra are worshipped. So today we are telling you when the festival of Rishi Panchami will be celebrated this year and what is the auspicious time, so let us know.
Rishi Panchami date and auspicious time-
According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is starting from 5:37 pm on 7 September and will end at 7:58 pm on 8 September. According to the same Udayatithi, the festival of Rishi Panchami will be celebrated with great pomp across the country on 8 September. On this day, worship the Sapta Rishis in the morning and get their blessings.
According to religious beliefs, on the day of Rishi Panchami, wake up in the morning and take a bath, after which worship the Sapta Rishis in a proper manner. It is believed that by worshiping on this day, one gets the blessings of the gods, goddesses and sages, and the problems of life also get removed.
