About Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti
What is Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti?
Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti is done when a death occurs during Dhanishta Panchakam — the five nakshatras from the second half of Dhanishta to Revati — which is considered inauspicious for the family.
Tradition holds that a death in panchaka can bring difficulties to the family, so a shanti with homam and dana is performed, usually on the 11th or 12th day.
Benefits
- Shanti for the family after a death in panchaka
- Peace for the departed soul
- Protection from further difficulties
When to perform
- Usually on the 11th or 12th day after the death
How Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti is performed
- Sankalpam and Punyahavachanam
- Kalasha sthapana
- Homam with the shanti mantras
- Dana
- Kalasha abhishekam of the family
Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti samagri list
- Homam samagri
- Kalashams
- Black sesame
- Items for dana
- Fruits and flowers
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Tell the pandit the date and time of death
❌ Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti cost?
Dhanishta Panchaka Shanti with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹11,000 as pandit dakshina, for about 3 to 4 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How do I know if the death was in panchaka?
Share the date and time of death with the pandit; he checks the panchangam.