Panchak (Panchak Nakshatra) is a period of five nakshatras in a Hindu month. It is considered inauspicious to perform any auspicious or good works during this period. Dhanista, Shatbhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada & Revati Nakshatras are considered as Panchak Nakshatras.
During Panchak, auspicious programs like vivah, grih pravesh, upanayan, etc. are avoided. Panchak is observed when moon transits from Kumbha rashi and Meena rashi respectively. It is observed mainly by some North Indian Hindu communities.
Journey towards South direction, cremation of dead body, constructing roof (slab) or pillar during building house or any other constructions, buying bed or cot, etc. are also avoided during Panchak Nakshatras.
Panchak dates and Timings in 2025
Panchak starts on 30 January 2025, Thursday, 6.35 PM
Panchak ends on 3 February 2025, Monday, 11.16 PM
Panchak starts on 27 February 2025, Thursday, 4.37 AM
Panchak ends on 3 March 2025, Monday, 6.39 AM
Panchak starts on 26 March 2025, Wednesday, 3.14 PM
Panchak ends on 30 March 2025, Sunday, 4.35 PM
Panchak starts on 23 April 2025, Wednesday, 12.31 AM
Panchak ends on 27 April 2025, Sunday, 3.39 AM
Panchak starts on 20 May 2025, Tuesday, 7.35 AM
Panchak ends on 24 May 2025, Saturday, 1.48 PM
Panchak starts on 16 June 2025, Monday, 1.10 PM
Panchak ends on 20 June 2025, Friday, 9.45 PM
Panchak starts on 13 July 2025, Sunday, 6.53 PM
Panchak ends on 18 July 2025, Friday, 3.39 AM
Panchak starts on 10 August 2025, Sunday, 2.11 AM
Panchak ends on 14 August 2025, Thursday, 9.06 AM
Panchak starts on 6 September 2025, Saturday, 11.21 AM
Panchak ends on 10 September 2025, Wednesday, 4.03 PM
Panchak starts on 3 October 2025, Friday, 9.27 PM
Panchak ends on 8 October 2025, Wednesday, 1.28 AM
Panchak starts on 31 October 2025, Friday, 6.48 AM
Panchak ends on 4 November 2025, Tuesday, 12.34 PM
Panchak starts on 27 November 2025, Thursday, 2.07 PM
Panchak ends on 1 December 2025, Monday, 11.18 PM
Panchak starts on 24 December 2025, Wednesday, 7.46 PM
Panchak ends on 29 December 2025, Monday, 7.41 AM