Navagraha and the nakshatra devatas
Panchak Shanti
A shanti performed by many North Indian families when a death in the family falls during Panchak, the five nakshatra period, as part of the last rites.
- Duration
- 2.5 to 4 hours for the shanti
- Mode
- In-person
- Category
- Graha Shanti
- Dakshina
- Starting at ₹7,100
Also known as: Panchak Shanti Puja, Panchak Dosh Shanti, Panchak Mrityu Shanti
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- Starting at ₹7,100
- Duration
- 2.5 to 4 hours for the shanti
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A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or chosen venue. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
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Overview
What is Panchak Shanti?
Panchak is the period when the moon passes through the last five nakshatras: Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati. In North Indian tradition, if a death in the family happens during Panchak, a Panchak Shanti is customarily performed along with the last rites.
Some families follow the custom of placing five small effigies of kusha grass with the body at the cremation, and then complete the Panchak Shanti on a suitable day, often with Navagraha puja, mantra jaap and a havan. Practice varies from family to family and region to region.
This is a sensitive time for any family. A Pandit familiar with the North Indian vidhi will explain what your tradition expects, help coordinate it with the antim sanskar and the rites that follow, and keep the process simple and respectful.
Significance of Panchak Shanti
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Panchak Shanti is a traditional prayer for peace for the departed soul and for the wellbeing of the family that remains.
Families often find comfort in completing the rites in the way their elders did, with a Pandit guiding each step during a difficult time.
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Who and When to Perform
Who performs it
- Families in which a death has occurred during Panchak
- Families advised by their Pandit to perform the shanti as part of the last rites
- Relatives completing the rites on behalf of the family
When to perform
- Along with the antim sanskar, when the death falls in Panchak
- On a suitable day during the days of the rites that follow, as the Pandit advises
- On a later muhurat if it could not be done at the time
Traditionally Associated With
- Traditionally performed as a prayer for peace for the departed soul
- Devotees associate it with the wellbeing and protection of the family
- Helps the family complete the last rites according to custom
- Offers a sense of closure and calm during a difficult time
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
Panchak Shanti Procedure
How the puja is performed, step by step.
- 1
Guidance at the time of the rites
The Pandit explains the Panchak custom and how it fits with the antim sanskar.
- 2
Kusha effigies, where customary
If the family follows this custom, five kusha effigies are prepared and placed as per the vidhi.
- 3
Sankalp
On the day of the shanti, the sankalp is taken in the name of the departed and the family.
- 4
Navagraha puja and jaap
The nine grahas and the devatas of the Panchak nakshatras are worshipped with mantras.
- 5
Havan
Offerings are made into the fire with the shanti mantras.
- 6
Daan and closing prayers
Daan is offered as per family custom and the ritual closes with prayers for peace.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition, your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (Puja Materials)
- Kusha grass
- Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
- Navadhanya and Navagraha samidha
- Havan kund, samidha and cow ghee
- Havan samagri mix and black sesame
- White flowers
- Items for daan, as per family custom
- Camphor, incense and ghee lamps
Samagri can be arranged on request. We'll share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What's Included
Usually included
- Pandit familiar with the North Indian Panchak vidhi
- Guidance on how the shanti fits with the last rites
- Sankalp, Navagraha puja, jaap and havan
- Help with samagri and arrangements
Not included
- Cremation ground fees and arrangements
- Samagri, unless arranged on request
- Travel beyond the service area
- Dakshina customs, which vary by family and are discussed openly
Duration: 2.5 to 4 hours for the shanti. Inclusions are confirmed for your booking on WhatsApp.
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Panchak Shanti across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Panchak Shanti PujaHindi
- Panchak Mein Mrityu ShantiHindi
- Panchak Dosh NivaranHindi
- Panchak ShanthiSpelling variant
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What is Panchak Shanti?
It is a shanti performed by many North Indian families when a death occurs during Panchak, the period of the last five nakshatras. It is done as part of the last rites.
When is Panchak Shanti performed?
Usually along with the antim sanskar or on a suitable day during the rites that follow. The Pandit advises on timing for your family.
Is Panchak Shanti followed by every family?
Customs differ by region and family. The Pandit will explain the practice and you can follow what your elders consider right.
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