Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Shraddha Timings, 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)
• Special Rituals:
  Sarva Pitru Shraddha, Tarpan, Pinda Daan, Brahmin Bhojan
• Alternate Name: Mahalaya Amavasya

📌 This is the most important Shraddha 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 whose death tithi is unknown or whose Shraddha could not be performed earlier.

Observing Shraddha on this day is believed to:

• Provide liberation and peace to all ancestors
• Remove severe Pitru Dosha
• Bring prosperity, health, and harmony to the family
• Fulfill ancestral obligations (Pitru Rin)

Even those who missed earlier Shraddha rituals can perform them on this day.

📖 Sarva Pitru Amavasya Katha (Story)

According to Garuda Purana, ancestors return to Pitru Loka on Mahalaya Amavasya after receiving offerings from their descendants during Pitru Paksha.

This day is considered the final opportunity to nourish ancestors through Shraddha before the Pitru Paksha ends.

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

📌 Dates may vary slightly as per regional Panchang.

📌 Short FAQ – Sarva Pitru Amavasya

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

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

❓ Is it mandatory to perform Shraddha on this day?
Highly recommended, especially if earlier Shraddha was missed.

❓ What is the best time for Shraddha?
Aparahna Kaal is considered most auspicious.

❓ Is it called Mahalaya Amavasya?
Yes, both names refer to the same day.