This Rishi Panchami, how about redefining traditions and empowering ourselves by embracing the strength of our menstruation rather than washing away 'sins''? Rishi Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal to honor and seek forgiveness from the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages), marked by rituals and reflection on purity and righteousness. Rishi Panchami can be seen as discriminatory against women due to its reinforcement of menstrual taboos, exclusion from religious activities, negative impact on self-esteem, restrictions on daily life, and perpetuation of harmful gender stereotypes.