Mahalaya Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026. [Amavasya / Ancestor worship] Final day of Pitru Paksha; marks the end of ancestor-remembrance fortnight Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Amavasya.
- Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Amavasya
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:18 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
- Why is Mahalaya Amavasya celebrated?
[Amavasya / Ancestor worship] Final day of Pitru Paksha; marks the end of ancestor-remembrance fortnight
- What is the tithi on Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Amavasya and the nakshatra is Hasta.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset at 05:57 PM. Times differ by city.