Panchak 2026: Why is buying wood and traveling towards the south inauspicious during Panchak?

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Panchak Remedies: Panchak is considered very important in astrology. According to beliefs, there is a strict prohibition on doing certain tasks during Panchak. According to the Panchang, this time Panchak has started on January 21 at 01:35 PM and it will end on January 25 at 01:35 AM. There is a belief in Panchak that why is it considered inauspicious to buy wood or travel in the south direction during these five days? Let us understand the religious and astrological reasons behind this.

What is Panchak?

According to the Hindu calendar, Panchak is a special time of 5 days, in which the influence of Rahu is more. This is considered a slightly inauspicious time compared to normal days. During this period, auspicious works may get delayed or hindered. Therefore, it is advised to be cautious in religious and practical matters.

Why is it inauspicious to buy wood in Panchak?

According to the scriptures, the fear of fire is greatest during Panchak. Things like wood, grass, or fuel are flammable.

Fire Danger: It is believed that wood or fuel stored in Panchak increases the risk of fire in the house.

negative energy: According to mythological beliefs, buying wood or building a roof during this time can be troublesome for the family.

Construction work: If you are building a new house, then the roofing work should be postponed during Panchak, because it can disturb the happiness and peace of the house.

Why is traveling towards south prohibited?

Directions have special importance in Hindu religion. These are the main reasons behind considering traveling towards the south during Panchak as inauspicious.

Direction of Yamraj: South direction is considered to be the direction of Yamraj (god of death).

Fear of accident: According to astrologers, there is a possibility of accident or financial loss by traveling towards the south during Panchak.

Effect of constellations: During Panchak, the Moon travels in Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purvabhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada and Revati constellations. Due to the influence of these constellations, moving towards the south can prove to be painful.

Avoid these 5 things during Panchak

Knit bunk bed: Making a bed or cot is prohibited during Panchak.

Roofing: The roof of the house should not be constructed.

Accumulation of wood and grass: Do not collect any kind of fuel or dry wood.

South Trip: Do not travel in the south direction unless it is absolutely necessary.

What to do if the work is very important?

If it is absolutely necessary to buy wood or travel in the south direction, then some remedies have been suggested in astrology. Like seeing Lord Hanuman or chanting Gayatri Mantra before leaving on a journey.

Also read: When will the dark shadow of Panchak remain in the year 2026? Note these dates

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on the information from the Mahabharata story. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

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