Saptarishis
Rishi Panchami vrat (Rushi Panchami), is observed on the next day after Ganesh Chaturthi in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2025, Rishi Panchami date is August 28.
In fact, Rishi Panchami is not a festival, but a vrata or puja to be performed by women. Rishi Panchami puja is mainly dedicated to Saptarshis or Sapta Rishis – seven sages.
Rishi Panchami Vrat Katha in Hindi
On Rushi Panchami, women observe vrata to pay their respect and gratitude towards ancient Rishis or sages. Observing Rishi Panchami vratha makes the devotee free from all sins committed in the life. Rushi Panchami puja is performed by unmarried and married women.
Unmarried women observe Rushi Panchami puja to get rid of the bad effects during their menstrual cycle or period.
Rishi Panchami in other countries
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in USA – as per Hawaii, CST, EST, PST & MST – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in UK & Europe – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in UAE & Gulf countries – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in Singapore – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in Malaysia – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in Australia – August 28
Rishi Panchami 2025 date in New Zealand – August 28
Rishi Panchami in Previous Years
In 2024, Rishi Panchami date is September 8.
In 2023, Rishi Panchami date is September 20.
In 2022, Rishi Panchami date is September 1.
In 2021, Rishi Panchami date is September 11.
In 2020, Rishi Panchami date is August 23, Sunday.
In 2019, Rishi Panchami date is September 3, Tuesday.
In 2018, Rishi Panchami date was September 14.
In 2017, Rishi Panchami date was August 26.
In 2016, Rishi Panchami date was September 6.
In 2015, Rishi Panchami date was September 18.
In 2014, Rishi Panchami date was August 30.
In 2013, Rishi Panchami date was September 10.
Rushi Panchami 2012 date was September 20.
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