Rishi Panchami

Saptarishis — the Seven Divine Sages

Hindu

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi — devotees fast in honour of the Saptarishis for purification and to atone for any inadvertent violations of dharma

Dates 2026–2027

September 15, 2026

Mantra

ॐ सप्तर्षिभ्यो नमः

Om Saptarishibhyo Namaha — I bow to the seven divine sages, the eternal guardians of dharma and wisdom

✦ Special Note

Eat only food that has not been touched by an ox-plough — traditionally this means forest fruits and uncultivated plants. This fast is especially important in Maharashtra, UP, and Bihar. Worship the seven sages by offering fruits, flowers, and sandalwood paste.

Foods Allowed

Fruits grown above the ground onlyBanana chips (made with sendha namak and ghee/coconut oil)All fresh fruits — including banana, apple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, pear, chikoo, guava, watermelon, orange, and seasonal fruitsVegetables that grow above ground — no root vegetablesDairy — milk, curd, gheeWild or forest-grown foods (not cultivated by oxen/tractors)Water

Foods to Avoid

All cultivated grains (grown by ox-plough or tractor)Root vegetables — potato, carrot, beetroot, radishNon-vegetarian foodOnion and garlicAlcohol

Meal Idea

Fresh fruits and wild-gathered greens — the purity of uncultivated food on this day of the seven sages

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