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Sarvapitri Amavasya 2026: Clear the confusion between October 9 and 10
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:30
Sarvapitri Amavasya 2026: Clear the confusion between October 9 and 10
- •According to the panchang for 2026, Ashwin Amavasya begins on October 9 at 9:35 PM and ends on October 10 at 9:19 PM.
- •Hindu scriptural rules dictate that Shradh, Tarpan, and Pind Daan are never performed at night and must always be done during daylight in the afternoon.
- •Based on Udayatithi and scriptural rules, Sarvapitri Amavasya will be officially observed on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- •Auspicious muhurtas for performing rituals on October 10 include Kutup Muhurta, Rohini Muhurta, and Aparahna Kaal.
- •This year's Amavasya features a rare combination of Shanishchari Amavasya and Gajchhaya Yoga due to the Hasta Nakshatra.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, the Ashwin Amavasya tithi begins on the night of October 9 at 9:35 PM and ends on October 10 at 9:19 PM. This overlap across two calendar days caused widespread confusion among people regarding whether Pind Daan should be performed on the 9th or the 10th.
On October 10, 2026, three auspicious muhurtas are designated for Tarpan and Pind Daan: Kutup Muhurta from 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM, Rohini Muhurta from 12:31 PM to 1:18 PM, and Aparahna Kaal from 1:18 PM to 3:37 PM.
Sarvapitri Amavasya 2026 falls on a Saturday, creating Shanishchari Amavasya, and features a conjunction with Hasta Nakshatra that forms a rare 'Gajchhaya Yoga' in the sky.
