India observes Chor Panchak 2026, advises against business and travel for five days

The inauspicious Panchak period, known as Chor Panchak, begins on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 06:38 IST and ends on 4 August 2026 at 21:54 IST. According to Hindu astrology, the Moon will travel through five nakshatras—Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati—moving from Aquarius into Pisces during this time.

Astrologers recommend avoiding the initiation of new businesses, large financial transactions, property purchases, share‑market investments, travel towards the south, as well as auspicious ceremonies such as marriages, house‑warming, or cutting hair. They also advise against buying iron objects, clothing, or handling flammable material during the five‑day window, suggesting extra caution for shops and households to prevent loss.