Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 Date — Sunday, October 7, 2029
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2029? Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 falls on Sunday, October 7, 2029.
Observance: Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Shraddha — Pitru Paksha begins | Sat, 22 September 2029 | |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | Sun, 7 October 2029 | Main day |
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Mon, 8 October 2029 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Mon, 18 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Sun, 7 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 27 September 2030 |
| 2031 | Thu, 16 October 2031 |
| 2032 | Mon, 4 October 2032 |
Hindu festivals around Mahalaya Amavasya 2029
- Sharad Navratri 2029 date — Mon, 8 October 2029
- Durga Puja 2029 date — Sun, 14 October 2029
- Dussehra 2029 date — Tue, 16 October 2029
- Sharad Purnima 2029 date — Mon, 22 October 2029
- Anant Chaturdashi 2029 date — Fri, 21 September 2029
- Karva Chauth 2029 date — Fri, 26 October 2029
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2029 date — Tue, 11 September 2029
- Hartalika Teej 2029 date — Tue, 11 September 2029
- Dhanteras 2029 date — Sun, 4 November 2029
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 date — Mon, 5 November 2029
- Diwali 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Govardhan Puja 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
