Rishi Panchami 2026: date and muhurat

ऋषि पंचमी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Rishi Panchami 2026 is on 15 September 2026, Tuesday.

Madhyahna puja muhurat: 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM
Shukla Panchami: 7:44 AM to 8:59 AM (16 Sep)

What it is and how it is observed

Rishi Panchami, Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, honours the Saptarishis, the seven sages. Women in particular bathe, fast and worship the sages at midday (Madhyahna), seeking purification from faults committed unknowingly.

How the date is fixed

Bhadrapada (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing at Madhyahna (midday fifth of the day).

Frequently asked questions

When is Rishi Panchami 2026?

Rishi Panchami 2026 is on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

What is the Rishi Panchami 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Madhyahna puja muhurat: 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Rishi Panchami 2026 observed on 15 Sep?

The date follows the rule: Bhadrapada (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing at Madhyahna (midday fifth of the day). In 2026 that is 15 September 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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