Rishi (disambiguation) explained

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

Rishi (given name)
- Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Rishi (surname)
Rishi (Kannada actor), Indian film actor who works in Kannada cinema
Rishi (Tamil actor), Tamil film actor
Rishi Rich, a British Indian music producer

Places

Rishi Ganga, a river, springing from the Rishi Glacier in Uttarakhand, India
Rishi Pahar, a Himalayan mountain peak in Uttarakhand, India
Rishi, Iran, a village

Facilities and structures

Rishi Valley School, a boarding school in India

Fictional locations

Rishi (Star Wars), a fictional planet in the Star Wars franchise

Film

Rishi (2001 film), a 2001 Indian Tamil film
Rishi (2005 film), a 2005 Indian Kannada film
Rishi Arya, fictional R&AW agent in the 2023 Indian film Pathaan, portrayed by Viraf Patel

Other uses

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

See also