Pitru Paksha Amavasya 2026 Today: Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Amavasya Shraddha, is being observed on Friday, October 9, 2026. It marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, the Hindu period dedicated to remembering and paying homage to deceased ancestors. According to Drik Panchang, Amavasya Shraddha is particularly significant for families who wish to perform ancestral rites for relatives whose death anniversary is unknown or whose Shraddha could not be performed on the appropriate lunar date. The day is traditionally observed through Shraddha rituals, Tarpan, Pinda Daan, prayers and charitable acts for the peace of departed souls.
