Every year Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the Shukla Panchami date of Bhadrapada month. According to the date, Rishi Panchami falls a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. So let's know when Rishi Panchami (Rishi Panchami 2024 Date) will be celebrated this year and how you can fast on this day.

Rishi Panchami auspicious time (Rishi Panchami Muhurat)

The Panchami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month will start on 07 September 2024 at 05:37 pm. At the same time, this date is going to end on 08 September at 07:58 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udaya Tithi, the fast of Rishi Panchami will be observed on 08 September. During this time, the auspicious time of worship will be as follows -

Rishi Panchami Puja Muhurta - from 11:03 am to 01:34 pm.

Importance of Rishi Panchami (Rishi Panchami significance)

This fast is mainly observed by women. This fast mainly protects women from the menstrual disorder. It is believed that bathing in the Ganga river on this day not only destroys a person's sins but also bestows the blessings of the Saptarishis. If it is not possible for a person to bathe in the Ganga, then you can also bathe at home on this day by mixing Gangajal in the water.

Method of worship of the fast (Rishi Panchami puja vidhi)

On the day of Rishi Panchami, wake up early in the morning and after taking bath etc., clean the house and temple thoroughly. After this, spread a mat at the place of worship and keep a stool on it. Also collect all the worship materials like incense, lamp, fruits, flowers, ghee, panchamrit etc. After spreading a red or yellow cloth on the stool, install the picture of Saptarishi and fill the Kalash with Gangajal.

If you wish, you can also install a picture of your Guru. After this, take water from the Kalash and offer it to the Saptarishis and show them incense sticks and lamps. Now offer them fruits, flowers and offerings etc. During the puja, offer fruits and sweets to the Saptarishis. Chant the mantras of the Saptarishis and finally apologize for your mistakes. After this, distribute the Prasad among all the people and take the blessings of the elders.