Panchak is an approximately 5-day period when the Moon transits through the last 5 nakshatras — from the 2nd pada of Dhanishta through Revati (296°40' to 360°). Certain activities are considered inauspicious during this time.

What should be avoided during Panchak?

Avoid marriage ceremonies, house entry (griha pravesh), traveling south, cutting wood, and buying beds/cots. If death occurs during Panchak, perform the Pancha Devata puja before cremation.

What are the types of Panchak?

There are 5 types based on the weekday Panchak begins — Rog (Sunday), Rajya (Monday), Agni (Tuesday), Chor (Wednesday), Mrityu (Saturday). Panchak starting Thursday or Friday is considered Shubh (auspicious/neutral).

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🚫 What to Avoid During Panchak

🏠 Griha Pravesh / House construction

💒 Marriage / Vivah ceremonies

🛏️ Purchasing cots or beds

🌲 Cutting / storing wood or timber

🧭 Travelling in the south direction

🔥 Antyesti (last rites) — special puja needed if unavoidable

🌙 What is Panchak?

Panchak is an approximately 5-day period each month when the Moon transits through the last 5 nakshatras — Dhanishta (2nd half), Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. This occurs when the Moon is between 296°40' and 360° (Aquarius–Pisces). The type of Panchak is determined by the weekday on which it begins.

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