Why is Rishi Panchami fast special for women, know the date, auspicious time and method of worship

Rishi Panchami (Rishi Panchami 2024) is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the Bhadrapada month. This time this holy date is on 8 September 2024, Sunday. This fast falls every year two days after Hartalika Teej and the next day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Rishi Panchami has great significance in Sanatan Dharma. According to the scriptures, Sapta Rishi is worshipped on this day.
According to religious beliefs, this Panchami is also related to the menstruation of women. So let us know why women observe Rishi Panchami fast and what is the date of this fast, auspicious time of worship and other things related to it…
Date and auspicious time
In the year 2024, Rishi Panchami will be celebrated on Sunday, September 8. Panchami Tithi will start from Saturday, September 7 at 5:37 pm and will end on Sunday, September 8 at 7:58 pm. The auspicious time for Puja will be from 11:03 am to 01:34 pm on September 8.
Why do women observe Rishi Panchami fast?
Rishi Panchami Vrat is also related to the menstrual cycle of women. In Hinduism, women are prohibited from performing religious activities during periods. In such a situation, if unknowingly any work related to worship is done or any mistake is made, then observing Rishi Panchami Vrat frees one from those sins.
What to do on the day of Rishi Panchami?
According to astrologers, wake up early in the morning on Rishi Panchami, take a bath and wear clean clothes. For worship, place a Kalash filled with Gangajal on a stool. Then place a picture or idol of the Saptarishis and offer incense, lamp, naivedya etc. Chant the mantras of Rishi Panchami and listen to the story of Rishi Panchami. On the day of Rishi Panchami, definitely donate to Brahmins. Many people also observe fast on this day. If possible, take a bath in the Ganges on this day. Use Tulsi leaves, Kush, Roli, sandalwood, Akshat, flowers etc. for worship. Remain pure throughout the day and do not commit any kind of sin.
What not to do on this day?
Do not consume meat, fish, eggs etc. on this day. Also avoid negative thoughts.
Do not lie to anyone. Do not get angry. Do not do any immoral act.
Donate these things on Rishi Panchami
The devotees who observe fast on Rishi Panchami must donate after worshipping the Saptarshi. It is believed that this brings the fruits of the fast soon. On this day, donate banana, ghee, sugar etc. to a Brahmin. Also give Dakshina as per your capacity. By doing this, the devotees receive the blessings of the Brahmin and get rid of the problems in life.