- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:56 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhishma Panchak 2025: According to Hinduism, the sacred Kartik month or Kartik Maas is highly auspicious for performing religious activities and hosts a number of sacred festivals, one of them being Bhishma Panchak. The sacred Hindu scriptures suggest that Bhishma Panchak extends from Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Dev Uthani Ekadashi) to Kartik Purnima (the full moon day). This sacred period is named after Bhishma, the son of Ganga Maiya. Bhishma Pitamah is one of the main characters of the Mahabharata. Let us know what Bhishma Panchak is and check all the important details about the start and end date, significance and rituals to follow during this period.
Bhishma Panchak 2025: Start And End Date
Below are the details regarding the start and end dates of Bhishma Panchak:
- Bhishma Panchak 2025 Start Date: 1st November 2025, Saturday
- Bhishma Panchak 2025 End Date: 5th November 2025, Wednesday
Bhishma Panchak 2025: Significance
What Is Bhishma Panchak? Know Its Significance
During the Mahabharata, when Bhishma Pitamah took the vow of voluntary death, he waited for the Sun to move northward. During these five days, from Ekadashi to Purnima in the month of Kartik, he meditated on Lord Krishna and imparted knowledge of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha to the Pandavas. Lord Krishna also named these five days Bhishma Panchak, describing them as extremely auspicious. Therefore, when the Panchak period falls around Ekadashi, it is called Bhishma Panchak. It is believed that worship, fasting, and charity during this period lead to salvation.
According to the sacred Hindu beliefs, worshipping with proper rituals during the five days of Bhishma Panchak bestows happiness and prosperity upon the devotee. Those observing this fast receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu throughout the year. It is believed that anyone who bathes before sunrise on all five days of Bhishma Panchak and worships Lord Hari during the auspicious time receives the merits of taking a sacred bath at all holy places.
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Bhishma Panchak is named after Bhishma Pitamah, an important figure in the Mahabharata. (Image Source: ISKCON Bangalore)
Rituals To Follow During Bhishma Panchak
The sacred Hindu beliefs suggest that the five days of Bhishma Panchak are dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu and during each of these 5 days, devotees must offer some special items to Shri Hari.
- The first day of Bhishma Panchak falls on Dev Uthani Ekadashi. On this day, devotees should specifically offer lotus flowers to Lord Vishnu.
- The second day of Bhishma Panchak falls on the day of Tulsi Vivah. On this day, Bilva leaves are offered on the thigh of Lord Lakshminarayan.
- The third day of Bhishma Panchak falls on the sacred occasion of Vishweshwara Vrat. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped by applying fragrance or perfume on his navel.
- The fourth day of Bhishma Panchak falls on the day of Manikarnika Snan. Hibiscus flowers are specifically offered to Lord Vishnu on his shoulder on this day.
- The fifth and last day of Bhishma Panchak falls on Kartik Purnima. There is a tradition of offering the Malti flower on the head of Lord Vishnu on this sacred day.
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It is believed that the devotees who were unable to observe Chaturmas for some reason can reap the rewards of these five days by chanting, performing penance and fasting. By worshipping these five days, the devotee can attain Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)