Panchak has started today at 9:06 am. Dhanishtha is a Panchak Nakshatra. The five constellations from Dhanishtha to Revati are called Panchak Nakshatra. Dhanishtha is the first Panchak in Panchak category, hence today is Panchak. Panchak is considered an inauspicious day in Hindu religion. No work is done during Panchak. Special caution is required during Panchak. Panchak will end on 21st February. Therefore, you should keep these things in mind till 7:07 pm on 21st February. So, let us know what is prohibited during Panchak.
What not to do during Panchak
Especially avoid doing work related to wood during Panchak. Wood work is considered inauspicious during Panchak. Therefore, one should avoid doing wood work at home during Panchak, nor should one collect wood. Apart from this, one should also avoid tying or weaving the bed or cot during Panchak. During Panchak, one should not build a new house or put a roof on the house. One should avoid doing any auspicious work during Panchak. During this period, auspicious works like house warming, naming ceremony and starting new education should not be done. Also, avoid traveling in the south direction during Panchak. Actually, south direction is considered to be the direction of Yama. If it is necessary to travel, then recite Hanuman Chalisa and start your journey by walking a few steps in the north direction.
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Note that there are many types of Panchak. The auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of Panchak is decided by the day of the week. Similarly, the Panchak starting on Tuesday is called Agni Panchak. There is a fear of fire during this Panchak. It is considered inauspicious to start any kind of construction work, tools or machinery during Agni Panchak.
