Rishi Panchami 2027
Shukla-paksha Panchami of Bhadrapada (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Ashwin).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Rishi Panchami Sunday, 5 September 2027 · best 4:20 am – 5:08 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Panchami of Bhadrapada (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Ashwin).
Tithi: Panchami — 4 Sept, 12:26 pm → 5 Sept, 11:17 am. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 September 2027 | 12:26 pm – 4:20 am (+1 day) | ⭐ 12:26 pm – 12:45 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 1:55 pm – 3:30 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 6:40 pm – 8:05 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 9:30 pm – 12:20 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 9:10 am–10:45 am · Yamaganda 3:30 pm–5:05 pm · Gulika 6:00 am–7:35 am |
| Sunday, 5 September 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
4:20 am – 11:17 am | ⭐ 4:20 am – 5:08 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 9:06 am – 11:17 am (Good · Labh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 5:01 pm–6:36 pm · Yamaganda 12:16 pm–1:51 pm · Gulika 3:26 pm–5:01 pm |
About Rishi Panchami
Rishi Panchami honours the Saptarishi (seven sages). Traditionally it is observed by women to seek forgiveness for unintended lapses in the purity rules of daily life and to receive the blessings of the sages.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Panchami of Bhadrapada, the day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
🪔 How it is observed
Devotees bathe, worship the Saptarishi and eat a simple meal of foods that grow without ploughing; the Rishi Panchami katha is read.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 15 Sept, 7:44 am → 16 Sept, 8:59 am |
| Sunday, 5 September 2027 | 4 Sept, 12:26 pm → 5 Sept, 11:17 am |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rishi Panchami in 2027 falls on Sunday, 5 September 2027 (tithi: 4 Sept, 12:26 pm to 5 Sept, 11:17 am IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Sunday, 5 September 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Rishi Panchami honours the Saptarishi (seven sages). Traditionally it is observed by women to seek forgiveness for unintended lapses in the purity rules of daily life and to receive the blessings of the sages.