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Mukta Bharan Saptami

Mukta Bharan Saptami is observed in the Bhadrapad month in North India . In 2024, the date of Mukta Bharan Saptami is September 10. It is observed on the seventh day of the waxing phase of moon in Bhadra month. This unique ritual which falls during the Shukla Paksha of the month is important to some Hindu communities. Doobali Satham and Uma Maheshwar Puja are also observed on the day. Saptami Vrat is generally dedicated to Lord Surya.

Rishi Panchami in Gujarat

Rushi Pancham, or Rishi Panchami, is a unique ritual observed by farmers and women in Gujarat on the fifth day of the waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month (August - September). Rishi Panchami 2024 date is September 8.  As per Hindu tradition, women are not supposed to perform any religious ritual or visit temples during menstrual period. If a woman happens to break the rule, then she can perform the Rishi Pancham ritual and absolve the sin. In some Hindu communities, there is a belief that during menstrual period, a woman should not touch anyone or any vessel. Legend has it that a woman who did not stick to this rule was born as a dog in her next birth. A holy saint who realized that the dog was a woman in her earlier birth, asked the owners of the dog to perform Rishi Panchami vrat so that the woman can escape from pain and rebirth. The couple performed the Vrat and the woman got moksha. Women fast on the day, which falls on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of