Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 Date — Saturday, October 10, 2026
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2026? Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Observance: Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 date · Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 date
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:18 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:57 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:49 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:40 am – 05:29 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 am – 12:31 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:13 am – 10:40 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Amavasya |
| Nakshatra | Hasta |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 10 October 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Shraddha — Pitru Paksha begins | Sat, 26 September 2026 | |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | Sat, 10 October 2026 | Main day |
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 11 October 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Bhadrpad Amavasya — Mahalaya paksha ends; all ancestors are worshipped. Central to Pitru Paksha before Navratri.
How it is celebrated
Tarpan, shraddha, feeding brahmins and crows, Mahalaya chandi path in Bengal.
Puja timing
Shraddha in aparahna (afternoon) after tarpan; avoid Rahu kaal.
Foods & offerings
Pinda daan, kheer, rice, sesame; vegetarian only.
Rituals
- Wake early, bathe, and offer tarpan to ancestors (pitru) if it is a pitru-related Amavasya.
- Light sesame oil lamp; offer water (tarpan) facing south with black sesame if doing shraddha.
- Visit Shiva or Vishnu temple; Amavasya is sacred to both.
- Charity of food, clothes, or sesame to the needy.
- Avoid starting major new ventures; focus on introspection and pitru seva.
- Evening deepam and simple sattvic meal after puja if not fully fasting.
Mahalaya Amavasya dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sat, 10 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Mahalaya Amavasya 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:44 am – 12:31 pm | 09:13 am – 10:40 am | 06:18 am | 05:57 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:01 pm – 12:49 pm | 09:28 am – 10:56 am | 06:31 am | 06:19 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:42 am – 12:30 pm | 09:07 am – 10:37 am | 06:09 am | 06:03 pm |
| Chennai | 11:32 am – 12:19 pm | 08:57 am – 10:26 am | 05:58 am | 05:53 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 09:05 am – 10:34 am | 06:07 am | 05:58 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:59 am – 11:46 am | 08:27 am – 09:55 am | 05:31 am | 05:15 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 10 October 2026.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 10 October 2026 is 11:44 am – 12:31 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
