Pitru Paksha ends with Sarvapitri Amavasya. This day is considered special to show respect and gratitude towards the ancestors. According to religious beliefs, Shraddha of those ancestors whose death date is not known can also be performed on the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya. Apart from this, people who are not able to perform Shraddha on the scheduled date due to some reason can also perform Shraddha and Tarpan of their ancestors on this day.
Sarvapitri Amavasya is celebrated every year on the Amavasya date of Ashwin month. On this day, there is a tradition of performing Tarpan, Pind Daan, Shraddha and charity. Bathing in the holy river and donating to the needy is also considered auspicious. Let us know when is Sarvapitri Amavasya in the year 2026, what will be the auspicious time for tarpan and what is the method of Shraddha.
When is Sarvapitri Amavasya 2026?
According to the calendar, in the year 2026, Sarvapitri Amavasya will be celebrated on Saturday, October 10. Amavasya Tithi will start from 9:35 pm on 9th October and will continue till 9:19 pm on 10th October. According to Udaya Tithi, Shraddha of Sarvapitri Amavasya will be performed on 10th October. On this day, take bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and remember your ancestors with devotion. According to the tradition and capacity of the family, rituals like Tarpan, Shraddha, Pind Daan and donation etc. can be performed.
Auspicious time for Shraddha on Sarvapitri Amavasya
Some specific times of the day are considered important for performing Shraddha on Sarvapitri Amavasya. The auspicious times for Shraddha on this day are as follows.
- Kutup Muhurta: 11:34 am to 12:21 pm
- Rohin Muhurta: 12:21 pm to 1:07 pm
- Afternoon Time: 1:07 pm to 3:28 pm
- Method of Shraddha on Sarvapitri Amavasya
On the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya, take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. If possible, go to some holy river or pilgrimage place and take a resolution to perform Shraddha while meditating on your ancestors. After this, mix black sesame seeds in water and offer it in the name of ancestors while facing south. If it is not possible to go to a river or a pilgrimage, the offering can be made with devotion at home also. After this, prepare Pinda from barley, rice, milk and black sesame and offer it to the ancestors. According to tradition, under Panchabali, the ritual of taking out food for cows, crows, dogs, ants and gods has also been mentioned. After completion of Shraddha rituals, feed food to the Brahmins with devotion and give Dakshina as per your capacity. In the end, ask for forgiveness from your ancestors for your mistakes and mistakes and pray for their peace and well-being along with the happiness and prosperity of the family.