Festival guide
Rishi Panchami
ऋषि पंचमी
Vrat honoring the Saptarishis and ritual purification.
At a glance
How is Rishi Panchami dated?
Rishi Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Rushi Panchami.
Yearly reference
Rishi Panchami dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, using the daytime presence of Panchami after Ganesh Chaturthi begins.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedRishi Panchami tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Vrat or fasting dayNakshatra
SwatiDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Observed for reverence toward the sages and purification from ritual lapses.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Rishi Panchami dated?
Rishi Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Rishi Panchami?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Rishi Panchami. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.