Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Shraddha Muhurat, Significance & 10-Year Calendar

📌 Calendar (2026)

⏰ Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings

• Tithi: Amavasya
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Shraddha Muhurat:
  Aparahna Kaal (late morning to early afternoon)
• Key Rituals:
  Sarva Pitru Shraddha, Tarpan, Pinda Daan, Brahmin Bhojan
• Also Known As: Mahalaya Amavasya

📌 This is the most sacred day of Pitru Paksha.

🕉️ Sarva Pitru Amavasya – Significance

Sarva Pitru Amavasya marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha and is dedicated to all ancestors, including those with unknown death tithi or missed Shraddha days.

Benefits of observing this day:

• Grants peace and liberation to ancestors
• Removes severe Pitru Dosha
• Brings prosperity, health, and family harmony
• Completes Pitru Rin obligations

Even a simple Shraddha with sincerity is considered highly fruitful.

📖 Sarva Pitru Amavasya Katha (Story)

As per Garuda Purana, ancestors depart back to Pitru Loka after receiving offerings during Pitru Paksha, with Mahalaya Amavasya being the final day.

Offerings made on this day are said to satisfy all departed souls, regardless of lineage or known dates.

📌 Sarva Pitru Amavasya – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)

📌 Dates may vary slightly according to regional Panchang.

📌 Short FAQ – Sarva Pitru Amavasya

❓ What is Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
The final and most important day of Pitru Paksha dedicated to all ancestors.

❓ When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya in 2026?
It falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

❓ What is the best time to perform Shraddha?
Aparahna Kaal is the most auspicious.

❓ Is it compulsory to perform Shraddha on this day?
Not compulsory, but highly recommended if other Shraddha days were missed.

❓ Is Mahalaya Amavasya the same day?
Yes, both refer to the same observance.