Sarva Pitru Amavasya महालया / सर्व पितृ अमावस्या
Pitru Paksha ends. Ancestors are honored and departed souls remembered.
Next dateWednesday, 29 September 2027In 331 days
- Deity
- Pitru
- Mantra
- ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः
Why it matters
The most important day of Pitru Paksha when all ancestors, regardless of the tithi on which they departed, are honored. It marks the end of the fortnight dedicated to ancestors and the beginning of Sharad Navratri. In Bengal, Mahalaya is celebrated by listening to the Mahishasura Mardini recitation at dawn.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya — Dates
- Saturday, 10 October 20262026
- Wednesday, 29 September 20272027
- Monday, 18 September 20282028
- Sunday, 7 October 20292029
- Friday, 27 September 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
