In the month of Bhadrapada, many major festivals like Hartalika Teej, Kajari Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi and Shri Krishna Janmashtami come. In this month also comes the festival of Rishi Panchami. On this day, women fast and sages are worshiped. Panchami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month is celebrated as Rishi Panchami. This fast is considered to be one of the most important fasts.
According to the belief of Hinduism, this special occasion or day of Rishi Panchami is mainly dedicated to the seven great sages known as Saptarshi. Just before this festival, Ganesh Chaturthi on Chaturthi and then just a day before the festival of Hatalika Teej, the importance of this day increases further. Rishis are duly worshiped on this day. A fast is observed after listening to the story.
Why is the festival of Rishi Panchami celebrated?
The festival of Rishi Panchami is celebrated in memory of great Indian Saptarishis. The word Panchmi represents not only the fifth day but also the sages. The Saptarishis had also sacrificed their lives to eliminate evil from this land. In India, this festival is celebrated with great reverence. This statement is also popular about the Saptarishis that they always worked for the happiness and prosperity of human life. He worked here even before Devalokgaman. He acted against injustice. In the beliefs and scriptures of Hinduism, we will also find mention that all the sages used to educate their disciples in a very proper way, due to their knowledge and wisdom. Taking inspiration from them, any human can easily walk on the path of charity, humanity and knowledge.
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