A rishi in Indian religions is an accomplished and enlightened poet of Vedic hymns.

Rishi may also refer to:

Hinduism

  • Rishi Panchami, day of worship
  • Rishi Bhrigu or Maharishi Bhirgu, one of the seven great sages
  • Rishi Jahnu, appears in the story of Ganga and Bhagiratha
  • Rishi Marichi or Marichi, the son of Brahma, the cosmic creator
  • Rishi Yamdagni or Jamadagni, one of the Saptarishis
  • Rishi Durvasa or Durvasa is an ancient sage, son of Atri and Anasuya

People

Places

Facilities and structures

Fictional locations

Film

Other uses

  • Rishi coffin, an Egyptian type of coffins, covered with feathers

See also

  • All pages with titles beginning with Rishi
  • All pages with titles containing Rishi
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