Panchak Today
Monday, June 15, 2026
New Delhi, India · IST
No Panchak today
Next Panchak: Sat, Jul 4, 12:49 AM
2026 Panchak Dates & Timings
Begins Wed, Jan 21 1:36 AMEnds Sun, Jan 25 1:36 PM
Begins Tue, Feb 17 9:06 AMEnds Sat, Feb 21 7:08 PM
Begins Mon, Mar 16 6:15 PMEnds Sat, Mar 21 2:28 AM
Begins Mon, Apr 13 3:45 AMEnds Fri, Apr 17 12:03 PM
Begins Sun, May 10 12:13 PMEnds Thu, May 14 10:34 PM
Begins Sat, Jun 6 7:04 PMEnds Thu, Jun 11 8:17 AM
Begins Sat, Jul 4 12:49 AMEnds Wed, Jul 8 4:01 PM
Begins Fri, Jul 31 6:39 AMEnds Tue, Aug 4 9:55 PM
Begins Thu, Aug 27 1:36 PMEnds Tue, Sep 1 3:24 AM
Begins Wed, Sep 23 9:57 PMEnds Mon, Sep 28 10:17 AM
Begins Wed, Oct 21 7:01 AMEnds Sun, Oct 25 7:23 PM
Begins Tue, Nov 17 3:31 PMEnds Sun, Nov 22 5:55 AM
Begins Mon, Dec 14 10:36 PMEnds Sat, Dec 19 3:59 PM
The Five Acts Avoided in Panchak
Travelling towards the south
Gathering wood or fuel
Casting a roof
Cremation rites
Building a bed or cot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panchak?
Panchak is a five-day period when the Moon transits Aquarius (Kumbha) and Pisces (Meena) — i.e. the nakshatras Dhanishta (second half), Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati. It is considered inauspicious for certain activities.
What should be avoided during Panchak?
Five acts are traditionally avoided in Panchak: travelling south, gathering wood/fuel, casting a roof, cremation, and building a bed or cot. Daily worship and ordinary work are unaffected.
Is everything inauspicious during Panchak?
No. Panchak forbids only a few specific acts. For weddings or housewarmings a Panchak-free muhurat is preferred, but many auspicious tasks can still be done during Panchak.
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