Mahalaya Amavasya 2034 Date — Thursday, October 12, 2034
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2034? Mahalaya Amavasya 2034 falls on Thursday, October 12, 2034.
Observance: Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2034 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Shraddha — Pitru Paksha begins | Thu, 28 September 2034 | |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | Thu, 12 October 2034 | Main day |
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 13 October 2034 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2033 | Fri, 23 September 2033 |
| 2034 | Thu, 12 October 2034 |
| 2035 | Mon, 1 October 2035 |
| 2036 | Sat, 20 September 2036 |
| 2037 | Fri, 9 October 2037 |
Hindu festivals around Mahalaya Amavasya 2034
- Sharad Navratri 2034 date — Fri, 13 October 2034
- Durga Puja 2034 date — Fri, 20 October 2034
- Dussehra 2034 date — Sun, 22 October 2034
- Sharad Purnima 2034 date — Fri, 27 October 2034
- Anant Chaturdashi 2034 date — Wed, 27 September 2034
- Karva Chauth 2034 date — Mon, 30 October 2034
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2034 date — Sat, 16 September 2034
- Dhanteras 2034 date — Wed, 8 November 2034
- Hartalika Teej 2034 date — Fri, 15 September 2034
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2034 date — Thu, 9 November 2034
- Diwali 2034 date — Fri, 10 November 2034
- Govardhan Puja 2034 date — Sun, 12 November 2034
