When is Panchak starting in May, 3 special festivals will come in this time, know what effect it will have

May Panchak 2024: Auspicious time is definitely considered for auspicious work like marriage, auspicious work, starting of new work etc. In such a situation, the time of Panchak is also kept in mind during this time. Because 5 days of Panchak are considered very inauspicious.

The work done during this period gives inauspicious results. The cycle of Panchak Nakshatra is formed every month at an interval of 27 days. Let us know when Panchak is taking place in May 2024.

May Panchak 2024

According to the Hindu calendar, Panchak in May will start at 02:32 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024 and will end at 05:43 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2024.

Shadow of Panchak on Ekadashi, Pradosh and monthly Shivratri fast

This year, there will be three big fasts during Panchak starting from May 2. The shadow of Panchak is looming over Varuthini Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat and monthly Shivratri fast. According to the scriptures, no auspicious work is done during Panchak but it has no effect on the puja and fast. In such a situation, you can worship during these three fasts without any hindrance.

Relation of Panchak to Moon

The Moon enjoys all the constellations in 27 days, the Moon stays in one zodiac sign for two and a half days and in two zodiac signs the Moon stays for five days. During these five days, the Moon passes through Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati Nakshatra and hence these five days are called Panchak.

What not to do during panchak

• build house
• journey south
• Burning dead body, performing last rites (there are special rules for this)
• make a bed
• buying wood
• Auspicious works like marriage, housewarming etc.

5 Types of Panchak

There are 5 types of Panchak. In the scriptures, the names of Panchak have been decided according to the Vaar. Every Panchak has different meaning and importance.

• sunday – disease quintet
• monday – Raj Panchak
• Tuesday – fire quintet
• Friday – thieves quintet
• Saturday – death quintet

Doing auspicious work is also prohibited in Panchak starting from Thursday and Wednesday.

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