Rishi Panchami is the fifth day, the next day after Ganesh Chaturthi day in Bhadrapad month of the Hindu calendar. It is believed that fasting on Rishi Panchami day is beneficial to one and all but this fast is more specifically observed by the women. In Kerala, the day is observed as Vishwakarma Puja. It is a traditional worship of Sapta Rishi. Rishi Panchami is also celebrated as “Rakhi festival” by some Dadhich Brahmin and Maheshwari communities of Rajasthan.
Rishi Panchami Festival 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Rishi Panchami | Sunday | 23 August 2020 |
Rishi Panchami Vrat's Time :
Panchami Tithi starts : 19:55 - 22 August 2020
Panchami Tithi Ends : 17:05 - 23 August 2020
Lord Ganesha, Navagrahas, Saptarishis and Arundhati are worshipped. Devotees fast on this day. Women celebrate this day with a lot of dedication.