Panchak — October 2023
Panchak is the roughly 5-day period each lunar month when the Moon transits the last part of Dhanishta through Revati Nakshatra, traditionally considered a time to avoid certain activities.
Panchak Period
Sep 28, 12:00 AM — Sep 30, 09:05 PM
Panchak Period
Oct 24, 02:01 AM — Oct 28, 05:12 AM
About Panchak
Panchak occurs every lunar month and is traditionally divided into five types based on the weekday it begins — each associated with different guidance in folk tradition (e.g. Agni Panchak on Tuesday, Chor Panchak on Saturday). Many people avoid starting certain activities — like roofing a house or purchasing furniture — during this period, though customs vary by region and family.
Note: different Panchang traditions define the exact start point slightly differently. We use the commonly-cited convention of the 3rd pada (quarter) of Dhanishta Nakshatra through the end of Revati Nakshatra.
Calculated directly from real lunar position data, for entertainment and planning purposes — see our Disclaimer.