Rishi Panchami is a significant Hindu fasting day observed primarily by women to honor the Saptarishi . The day falls on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada according to the Hindu calendar
The Saptarishi (Vashishtha, Kashyapa, Atri, Vishwamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Bharadvaja) are revered for their wisdom and contribution to ancient knowledge
On this day, special offerings are made to the sages, and women seek blessings for the well-being of their families and for purification from any unintentional wrongdoings