Panchak March 2026: Panchak is very important in Hindu religion. Panchak is considered an inauspicious period of five days. In this, doing all kinds of auspicious and auspicious works is prohibited. It is said in astrology that Panchak is related to the transit of the Moon. According to astrology, when the Moon transits in Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati Nakshatra, Panchak is observed.
In this month, Chaitra Navratri is starting from 19th March, but before that Panchak will start. In such a situation, let us know when Panchak will take place in the month of March. Also know which tasks should not be done during Panchak?
When is Panchak starting? (Panchak March 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, Panchak is going to start on March 16 at 06:14 pm. This day is Monday. At the same time, it will end on March 20 at 02:28 pm. This Panchak is falling on Monday, hence it will be called Raj Panchak. Raj Panchak is considered auspicious in the scriptures, but auspicious works are not done even during this period.
Which tasks are not auspicious during Panchak?
Construction work: It is not auspicious to start new construction work or get the roof of the house sloped during Panchak.
Southward journey: Pundits and astrologers advise not to travel towards the south at this time. Because south is the direction of Yamraj, the god of death.
Storing Wood: On the days of Panchak, it is said to avoid storing wood and to avoid collecting grass, straw or dry materials.
Making a new cot, cot or bed: Making a new cot, cot or bed during this period is considered inauspicious.
Auspicious and precious items shopping: It is said to avoid purchasing auspicious and valuable items during Panchak period.
Wedding, Engagement: Housewarming, marriage, engagement, mundan, naming etc. are also not done in Panchak.
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