When is Chor Panchak in July? Why is it considered dangerous, what things should be avoided

July 2026 Chor Panchak: Panchak Kaal is determined according to the day of the week. The Panchak starting from Friday is called Chor Panchak. This time there will be Chor Panchak from 31st July to 4th August. Panchak is mentioned in Muhurta Chintamani.

‘Agni-Chaurabhayam Rogo Rajpeeda Dhanakshati. Collect grass and wood and make Vaswadi-Panchke. That is, according to Muhurta Chintamani, 5 types of works are considered prohibited in Panchak. It is considered inauspicious to collect wood, buy a bed and bring it to the house or get it made, construct the roof of the house and travel in the south direction.

Why is Chor Panchayat dangerous?

It is believed that some work done during this period may be hindered in getting the expected success or one may have to face unnecessary problems. According to Astrologer Anish Vyas, one should be careful while travelling, important transactions and starting new works at this time.

It is believed that during this period, situations like theft, loss of money, loss of goods, loss of documents or financial loss may arise. For this reason many people avoid taking important financial or business decisions during this time.

Do not do these things related to money during Chor Panchak

• Especially long journey during Chor Panchak.
• Transaction of large amount of money.
• Sleep-SilverPurchase of jewelery or other valuables.
• Starting a new business or profession,
• One should not carry out work like carrying valuable items from one place to another.

Use Tulsi remedy in Panchkar

There is no prohibition of offering water to Tulsi during Panchak, hence even during this period, Tulsi can be worshiped and water can be offered with devotion every day. However, water should not be offered to Tulsi on Ekadashi and Sunday. According to religious beliefs, on both these days, Mother Tulsi remains engrossed in the worship and fasting of Lord Vishnu, hence offering water is avoided.

If you wish for increase in wealth, then on Friday of Panchak, tie dry basil leaves in a clean red cloth and make a small bundle. After this, while meditating on Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, chant the mantra “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shree Siddha Lakshmayai Namah” with devotion. After chanting the mantra, keep this bundle in your safe, place for keeping money or cupboard. There is a religious belief that this remedy is considered helpful in attaining economic prosperity and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

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