Panchak Puja for the deceased

Panchak means “a group of five Nakshatras or constellations”. Panchak is an inauspicious period of five days when the moon transits through any of the five Nakshatras namely Dhanista, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. It is believed that any misfortune which happens during this period is repeated five times During this period, no auspicious ceremonies like marriages, graha pravesh, mundan or any major purchases are undertaken. If a person dies during the Panchak period, also known as “Panchak Death” it is believed that 5 members of his family will die within 24 months.  

As per Garuda Purana, Panchak Dosha causes further miseries and problems for the family. Depending upon the day on which the death has occurred Panchak Dosha are classified in five types namely Mrityu Panchak, Rog Panchak, Rajya Panchak, Agni Panchak and Chor Panchak. Panchak Dosha leads to obstacles and problems in the life of family members of the deceased person.

Panchak Dates in 2023 are as under:

January 23 - January 27  
February 20 - February 24  
March 19 - March 23  
April 15 - April 19  
May 13 - May 17  
Jun 09 - June 13  
July 06 - July 10  
August 02 - August 07  
August 30 - September 03  
September 26 - September 30  
October 24 - October 28  
November 20 - November 24  
December 17 - December 21

Significance of Panchak Dosha Nivaran Puja for Deceased

Death in Panchak period is considered inauspicious. It is believed that Panchak Dosha leads to possibility of great loss to the family. To eliminate the malefic effects of Panchak Dosha, Panchak Dosha Nivaran Puja is performed. The Puja is done after fifteen days of Panchak death. Panchak Dosha Nivaran Puja is an elaborate Puja in which Five Kalash representing the 5 panchak Nakshatra Dhanishta, Satbhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are prepared. Pitru Tarpan Pooja is performed and for this Five dolls made of Kusha grass (Darbha) and white cotton are prepared. Prana Prathistapana is done to give life to the dolls. After this they are buried near a natural water body or in soil. Rudrabhishek is performed on a Parad lingam with Rudram namakam chamakam and mahamrityunjaya mantra japa. To calm the planets and remove the malefic effects of Panchak Dosh, Nakshatra Shanti and Navagraha Shanti Pooja is performed. Donation of a pot of sesame seeds in done on behalf of the yajman.

Benefits of Panchak Dosha Nivaran Puja

• To eliminate malefic effects of the Panchak Dosha
• For the deceased to ascend from the Bhu Lok to Pitru Lok
• For good health, protection, and prosperity in the family
• For peace and harmony
• For protection against diseases, accidents and misfortunes

Panchak Dosh Nivaran Puja Service Includes:

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 Japa of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddess in Kalash, Rudrabhishek of Parad Shivling with Rudram Namakam Chamak Paath, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Japa 11000 times, Pran Pratistha of 5 Dolls (Made of Kusha Grass & Cotton), Pitru Tarpan Puja, Aarti, Homa, Pushpanjaali, Burial of Dolls & Donation of Pot with Sesame Seeds, Dakshina

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् | 
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra in English Script:

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe 
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam 
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan 
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Meaning of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:

Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva),  
Who is Fragrant (Spiritual Essence) and Who Nourishes all beings.  
May He severe our Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Life), like a Cucumber (severed from the bondage of its Creeper),  
and thus Liberate us from the Fear of Death, by making us realize that we are never separated from our Immortal Nature.  

No. of Priests: 5 
Duration: 1 day (8 hours) 

Since this puja is performed for the deceased puja tokri will not be shipped