Rishi Panchami
Kannada
Rishi Panchami
About Rishi Panchami
Rishi Panchami falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). It is dedicated to the worship of the seven sages (Saptarishi).
Devotees observe fasting and perform special pujas to seek blessings from the sages for spiritual merit.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special prayers for spiritual merit.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a light fast or eat only fruits and milk.
- Visit temples and offer prayers.
- Chant mantras dedicated to the sages.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the altar with pictures of the seven sages.
- Offer prayers with flowers and incense.
- Chant mantras dedicated to the sages.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to the worship of the seven sages (Saptarishi), seeking their blessings for spiritual merit and purification.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.