Mahalaya Amavasya · 2026
Falls on: Saturday, October 10, 2026
The concluding and most important day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors, falling on the new moon preceding Navaratri. Tarpana and shraddha rites are offered to all departed forebears; in Bengal it marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the approach of Durga Puja.
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Mahalaya Amavasya 2026
Pitrs
- Saturday, October 10, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 9:36 PM – 9:20 PM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mahalaya Amavasya?
- The concluding and most important day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors, falling on the new moon preceding Navaratri. Tarpana and shraddha rites are offered to all departed forebears; in Bengal it marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the approach of Durga Puja.
- When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
- Mahalaya Amavasya falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026.