Agni Panchak 2026: There are many types of Panchak but Agni Panchak starting from Tuesday is considered very dangerous. Agni Panchak in February is starting from 17 February 2026. According to astrologers, there are more incidents of fire during Agni Panchak, hence special caution should be taken at this time and one should avoid doing any work related to fire.

When till when is Agni Panchak in February?

Agni Panchami is starting on 17 February 2026 at 09:05 am and will end five days later on 21 February 2026 at 7.07 pm.

What should not be done in Agni Panchak

• Never store gas cylinders, wood or other flammable materials in the house during this time.
• In Agni Panchak, not only work related to fire related machines should not be done. This could result in loss of life and property.
• Starting any new project should be postponed, as the possibility of loss is high.
• Neither Havan nor Yagya should be performed in these 5 days.

don’t even do this

• roofing a house
• collecting wood or buying furniture
• trip south
• make a cot or bed
• Cremation of dead body (without special procedure)

When does Panchak start?

When the Moon comes in the third phase of Ghanishtha Nakshatra, then Panchak starts. This Panchak continues till the Moon exits Shatabhisha Nakshatra. During this period, many types of rules have been made and it is considered mandatory to follow them.

Falgun Amavasya 2026: When is Falgun Amavasya? Note the date, solar eclipse will occur on this day

Grahan Panchak 2026: The month of February has started. There will be special festivals this month, due to which February is going to be special from religious and astrological point of view. But in this month the first solar eclipse and Panchak of the year will also take place. The special thing is that both solar eclipse and Panchak are taking place on the same day, which is not considered normal in astrology. Therefore, astrologers are advising people to be cautious.

Note the date of 17 February 2026

Let us tell you that this event of eclipse and Panchak will happen on 17 February 2026. According to the Panchang, this day will be Phalgun Amavasya, which is being called Bhaumvati Amavasya. On this date, the first solar eclipse of the year will occur, which will affect all the zodiac signs, people’s lives and the country and the world. Besides, the five days of Panchak is also starting from Phalgun Amavasya. This will be Agni Panchak.

Caution from eclipse and Panchak

According to astrologer Anish Vyas, the first Sun of the year 2026 will appear on Phalgun Amavasya. However, solar eclipse will not be visible in India and Sutak will also not be valid. Therefore all religious activities can be done as much as possible. But caution and alertness is necessary.

Panchak will start from 17th February and will end on Saturday 21st February. Since it is Tuesday, it will be called Agni Panchak. Panchak will start on 17th February at 09.30 am. Agni Panchak is not considered auspicious. During this time there is fear of heat, fire and accident. According to astrology, if you want to do any auspicious work then do it before Panchak starts or after Panchak ends. If for some reason you have to do auspicious work during the Panchak period, then definitely take advice from astrology.

Also read: Surya Grahan 2026: Beware of the first solar eclipse of the year, children, old people, pregnant women should be alert!