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The short answer: Panchak is when the Moon is in Aquarius or Pisces, that is in the five nakshatras from the later half of Dhanishta to Revati. According to Muhurta Chintamani a journey to the south, putting a roof, making a cot, storing grass and wood, and a cremation are barred in it. Choose the month above and see the dates, then read below.
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How It Is Calculated
- Panchak is the time when the Moon is in sidereal Kumbha and Meena (300° to 360°).
- The weekday on which it began decides its type.
- All times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST).
For Astrologers: Classical Basis
In Panchak, avoid travelling south, laying a roof and collecting wood.
— Source: Muhurta Chintamani, chapter 2, verse 48
How To Read Your Result · Panchak Dates
| Result | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Panchak start and end | From the Moon’s entering Aquarius to leaving Pisces, with date and hour |
| Panchak name | By the weekday it starts: Sunday Roga, Monday Raja, Tuesday Agni, Friday Chora, Saturday Mrityu. If it starts on Wednesday–Thursday there is no special name |
| What to avoid | The five works above, per the text. Other daily work goes on |
What Panchak Is And What The Text Says · Panchak Dates
The Moon stays in a sign for about two and a quarter days. Aquarius and Pisces are two signs, so Panchak runs about 4 to 5 days every month.
According to Muhurta Chintamani (2.48) in Panchak a journey to the south, putting a roof, making a cot, storing grass and wood, and a cremation are barred. If a cremation is a must, it gives the rite of a kusha effigy and a peace rite. Source: Muhurta Chintamani, chapter 2, verse 48
So the text bars five particular works, and does not say to stop everything in the whole Panchak.
The weekday on which Panchak starts gives its name. The name is of tradition and does not change the effect of Panchak.
Our Count · Panchak Dates
We found the Panchaks of every month from 2026 to 2035 with the engine: 150 in all, about 1.25 a month.
Panchak was on 16.5% of days in all, each Panchak 4.0 days on average.
Of the names 42 (28%) Panchaks started on Wednesday or Thursday and have no special name. The other five names have 18 to 24 Panchaks each.
The meaning: do not be afraid on hearing a name like "Mrityu Panchak". It is only the name for starting on Saturday and came 21 times in ten years (14%).
Common Beliefs And The Truth · Panchak Dates
| Common Belief | The Truth |
|---|---|
| No auspicious work can be done in Panchak | The text bars only five particular works. Other works go on. |
| Mrityu Panchak endangers a life | This is a folk fear. The name is only of the weekday of the start. |
| No change should be made in the house in Panchak | There is a bar on putting a roof. Daily living and cleaning go on. |
| A peace puja for Panchak is necessary | The text gives a rite only at the time of a cremation. We sell no puja. |
What To Do Now: 5 Steps · Panchak Dates
- Choose the month above and see the Panchak dates.
- Move works like a long journey south and putting a roof earlier or later.
- Do not be afraid on knowing the name of the Panchak.
- Also see the Shubh Muhurat.
- For direct advice ask Pandit ji. The first pack is free.
For Astrologers: A Checklist · Panchak Dates
- Panchak: Moon in Aquarius/Pisces (300°–360° sidereal) = latter Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, P. Bhadrapada, U. Bhadrapada, Revati. Source: Muhurta Chintamani, chapter 2, verse 48
- Barred: journey south, roof, cot, storing grass–wood, cremation; if cremation is a must, kusha effigy rite and peace. Source: Muhurta Chintamani, chapter 2, verse 48
- Names (site): Sun Roga, Mon Raja, Tue Agni, Fri Chora, Sat Mrityu; Wed–Thu unnamed.
- Frequency (VedicDost count, 2026–2035): 150 Panchaks; 16.5% of days; average 4.0 days; Roga 24, Raja 23, Agni 18, Chora 22, Mrityu 21, unnamed 42.
Keep in Mind
This result shows a tilt in timing and planet positions, not a guarantee. Planets show direction; effort and good deeds take you forward. For health, money or legal matters, ask an expert.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panchak?
The time the Moon is in Aquarius or Pisces, that is from the later half of Dhanishta to Revati.
How many days is Panchak?
In our count 4 days on average, about once a month.
What is barred in Panchak?
According to Muhurta Chintamani a journey south, putting a roof, making a cot, storing grass and wood, and a cremation.
If a cremation has to be done in Panchak?
The text gives the kusha effigy rite and peace. Ask your family priest.
What are the names of Panchak?
Roga, Raja, Agni, Chora and Mrityu, by the weekday of the start. If it starts on Wed–Thu there is no name.
Is Mrityu Panchak fearful?
No. It is only the name of starting on Saturday and comes in 14% of Panchaks.
Is travel fully stopped in Panchak?
The text bars only a journey to the south.
Can a marriage happen in Panchak?
Marriage has its own muhurta rule. See the Shubh Muhurat and Marriage Muhurat pages.
When is the next Panchak?
Choose the month above and the tool gives the dates and hours of Panchak that month.
Is a puja for Panchak needed?
No. We sell no puja.
✍️ Prepared and checked by: VedicDost Editorial Team