Rishi Panchami Puja Samagri List 2024
In this article, We are going to discuss about Rishi Panchami Puja Samagri List. All the essential pooja items or puja samagri which are required or to be used to perform the Rishi Panchami Puja.
Here’s a full list of commonly used essential puja samagri or pooja items for Rishi Panchami Puja :
- A clean cloth to spread on the puja altar.
- A Picture or Idol of the seven sages (Saptarishis are Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Vashishta)
- A decorated Puja Thali.
- Akshat (Raw rice mixed with Turmeric)
- Fresh Flowers such as Red and yellow flowers are preferred such as marigold, chrysanthemums, etc.
- Paan ke patte aur Supari (Betel Leaves and Nuts)
- Coconut with its husk.
- Agarbatti Sticks (Incense Sticks)
- Kapur (Camphor)
- Diya (Oil Lamp)
- Diya Batti (Cotton Wicks)
- Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- Gaaye ka Doodh (Cow’s milk)
- Dahi (Curd)
- Shahad (Honey)
- Fruits (Banana, apple, pear, mango, pomegranate etc)
- Sweets such as Ladoo, barfi, peda etc.
- Panchamrit (A mixture of milk, honey, curd, sugar and ghee)
- Red cloth or saree to cover the puja thali or altar.
- A sacred thread or Raksha Sutra.
- A small pot or Kalash made of copper, silver or gold.
- A small piece of white cloth to cover the Kalash.
- A handful of Rice.
- Ganga Jal (Holy Water)
- Darbha grass (Kusha grass)
- A wooden plank or mat to sit on during the puja.
- A Book or Picture of the Vrat Katha (story) of Rishi Panchami.
- A bowl of water mixed with turmeric and some darbha grass (This is used for taking a bath during the puja)
- A Mirror (Used to see one’s reflection during the puja)
- A small broom made of darbha grass or a twig (Used for sweeping the puja altar and the surroundings before the puja)
- Til ka Beej (Sesame Seeds)
- Gur (Jaggery)
- Kumkum (Vermilion)
Please note that the exact/specific rishi panchami puja samagri list may vary slightly depending on individual family traditions and customs or rituals and customs followed by different communities and regions.
It is always recommended to consult family’s someone knowledgeable person or local pandit or priest before conducting the puja. It is necessary to perform the puja with a pure heart and follow the proper procedures and rituals to receive the blessings of God or Goddess.
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Rishi Panchami Puja Samagri 2024 (FAQ) :
Q: Why Rishi Panchami is celebrated ?
Ans : Rishi Panchami is celebrated to honor and pay homage to the Saptarishis, the seven great sages or seers in Hindu mythology. These sages, namely Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Vashishtha are considered the mind-born sons of Lord Brahma and are regarded as the custodians of ancient wisdom, knowledge and spiritual teachings.
Q: When is Rishi Panchami observed?
Ans : Rishi Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada. Generally, Rishi Panchami falls in the months of August or September in the Gregorian calendar.