Panchak is a period of four to five days in a Hindu lunar month. The period is calculated based on Nakshatras or birth star in Hindu astrology. There are numerous fears and superstitions regarding panchak and death in Hinduism. You can also read the solution to the problems below. The five stars are Dhanishta (Avittam), Shathabhisha (Sadayam), Purva Bhadrapada (Pooruruttathi), Uthara Bhadrapada (Uthrittathi) and Revati. Panchak starts from the middle of Dhanishta continue until the end of Revati Nakshatra. Panchak and Death Related Believes in Hinduism There is a widespread belief that if a death happens during panchak period, then there will be five more deaths in the family or neighborhood. There is a belief that cremation should not be performed during panchak period. This stems from the above said five more death belief. During the period, a person should not travel towards south. This is because South is the direction of Yama, the Hindu god of death. Other Thin