The Dhanishta Panchakam period is considered highly inauspicious for death in Tamil and South Indian traditions. If someone passes away during this period, Shastra mandates a special Shanti to be performed to protect the family from further misfortunes.

When to Perform Dhanishta Panchakam Shanti?

This Shanti should be performed:

• After the 15th day from the date of death
• Ideally within 3 months
• Before the 6th month at the latest

Failure to perform this ritual may increase the risk of sudden illnesses or deaths in the family, as warned in traditional scriptures.

Ritual Procedure

The full-day ritual includes:

• Ganapathi Pooja
• Navagraha Pooja
• Kula Devata Pooja
• Kalasha Sthapana and Avahanam
• Sodasaupachara Pooja
• Rudrabhishekam
• Nakshatra Japam (specific to the nakshatra of the deceased)
• Navagraha Japam
• Nakshatra Shanti Homam
• Daanam to qualified Brahmins

Performed by experienced Tamil Vedic Pandits with adherence to Shrauta and Smarta traditions.

Dhanishta Panchakam Dates – 2025 (Bangalore)

• Jan 3 – Jan 7
• Jan 30 – Feb 4
• Feb 27 – Mar 3
• Mar 26 – Mar 30
• Apr 22 – Apr 26
• May 19 – May 23
• Jun 15 – Jun 19
• Jul 13 – Jul 18
• Aug 10 – Aug 14
• Sep 6 – Sep 10
• Oct 3 – Oct 7
• Oct 30 – Nov 3
• Nov 26 – Nov 30
• Dec 23 – Dec 27

(Timings may slightly vary by location; BookMyPooja ensures Panchangam-based calculation for your region.)

Benefits of Performing Dhanishta Panchakam Shanti

• Protects family from untimely or sudden deaths
• Brings peace to the departed soul
• Neutralizes Nakshatra Dosha and Graha Dosha
• Grants karmic relief and stability to the household
• Ensures spiritual continuity and blessings for descendants

About the ePuja

You can choose to perform this puja either live or via recorded option:

• Live Option: You can join the puja online during Sankalpam and other main rituals for family involvement.
• Recorded Option: Our Vedic Pandits will perform the entire ritual on your behalf. Your family’s details will be used in the Sankalpa, and a complete HD video will be shared via Google Drive within 3–5 days.

The rituals will be conducted in a temple or Vedic center as per tradition, by Tamil-speaking Pandits.

Book Tamil Pandit for Dhanishta Panchakam Shanti

• Personalized planning and date selection
• Language-specific Vedic Pandits (Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi)
• All samagri and daan items arranged
• Transparent, authentic procedures
• Available across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and for NRI families

Book Dhanishta Panchakam Shanti with BookMyPooja – Ensure protection for your family and spiritual peace for the departed.