In astrology, *Panchak* is considered an inauspicious period. In fact, the astronomical cycle of *constellations* (lunar signs) includes a total of 27 constellations. Of these, the last five *nakshatras* are considered faulty or inauspicious. *Panchak* occurs when the Moon enters the signs Aquarius (*Kumbha*) and Pisces (*Meena*) and passes through five specific *nakshatras*: Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati.
When is Panchak in May 2026?
May 2026 is *Jyeshtha* month according to the Hindu calendar. During this month, *Panchak* will be from 10th May to 14th May. Since this *Panchak* is starting on Sunday, it is called *Rog Panchak* (“Panchak of diseases”). The different types of *Panchak* are named differently depending on the specific day of the week on which they begin. *Panchak* falling in the month of May will be *Rog Panchak*. *Rog Panchak* will start on Sunday, May 10 at 12:08 pm and end on Thursday, May 14 at 10:34 pm.
What is the Disease Panchak?
In astrology, *Rog Panchak* is considered to be the most sensitive among the five types of *Panchak*. This is because *Rog Panchak* is directly related to a person’s health, vitality and mental balance. *Roga Panchak* begins when the Moon transits through a specific series of *nakshatras* from Dhanishtha to Revati. According to the astrological text *Muhurat Chintamani*, Purva Bhadrapada is a *Rog-Karak* (disease causing) *Nakshatra*; This means that when the Moon is situated in this Nakshatra, the chances of falling ill are quite high. Dr. Anish Vyas—Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute (Jaipur-Jodhpur) and a well-known, respected astrologer in the country—explains that during the *Rog Panchak* period, health issues may increase, old diseases may resurface, and chances of experiencing mental stress and physical fatigue increase. Apart from this, the period of *Rog Panchak* is not considered auspicious for performing any auspicious or auspicious work. As a result, *Rog Panchak* is considered an inauspicious period. Therefore, during the five-day period of *Roga Panchak*, one should be careful and be conscious of certain special precautions.
Who is most at risk during the disease panacea?
Although everyone needs to be cautious during the *Rog Panchak* period… yet, the impact of this period is more profound on certain individuals; Therefore, such people should be especially cautious. People who are already suffering from any serious illness, the elderly, children, people suffering from mental stress or anxiety, and those who travel a lot or have a very busy lifestyle—they should be cautious and take special care of themselves during the *Rog Panchak* period.
Prohibited work during Rog Panchak*
Do not start house construction work.
Do not travel towards south.
Follow specific customs and guidelines when performing a funeral or cremation.
Do not store (collect) firewood or timber.
Apart from this, during the *Roga Panchak* period, one should avoid marriage, engagement, travel, naming ceremony, house warming, or starting any new business.
Permitted work during Rog Panchak*
Worship Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva.
Chant “Om Namo Narayanay” mantra or “Mahamrityunjaya mantra”.
Feed cows, animals, birds and needy people.
Practice meditation and yoga to get mental and physical benefits.