Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 Date: Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the most significant and final day of Pitru Paksha; it marks the conclusion of this period. It falls on the *Amavasya* (new moon day) of the dark fortnight (*Krishna Paksha*) of the Ashwin month and is also known as Ashwin Amavasya. On this day, *Tarpan* and *Shraddha* rituals are performed for ancestors who passed away on the *Amavasya* tithi of any month. However, the day holds importance beyond just that; according to the scriptures, *Shraddha* is also performed on Sarva Pitru Amavasya for ancestors whose exact date of death is unknown. Let us find out when Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls and what the *Kutup Muhurat* is for performing *Tarpan* and *Shraddha* on this day.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the Ashwin Amavasya *tithi* begins at 9:35 PM on October 9 and remains valid until 9:19 PM on October 10. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date) and the *Kutup Muhurat* for *Amavasya*, Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on Saturday, October 10.

For which ancestors is *Shraddha* performed on Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, rituals such as *Tarpan*, *Shraddha*, *Pind Daan*, charity, and *Panchabali* are performed for ancestors who passed away on an *Amavasya* *tithi*.

Those whose ancestors passed away on *Purnima* (full moon day) can also perform *Tarpan* for them on Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

There are also those who may not know the specific death date of their ancestors; they too can perform *Shraddha*, *Tarpan*, and other rituals on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. It is said that during Pitru Paksha, Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the day when *Tarpan* and *Shraddha* rituals can be performed for all ancestors—both known and unknown.

**Kutup Muhurat for Tarpan and Shraddha on Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026**

During Pitru Paksha, *Tarpan* and *Shraddha* rituals for ancestors are performed specifically during the *Kutup Muhurat*. On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the *Kutup Muhurat* falls between 11:45 AM and 12:31 PM; the duration of this *Muhurat* is 47 minutes.

Those unable to perform *Tarpan*, charity, or *Shraddha* for their ancestors during the *Kutup Muhurat* may do so during the *Rohin Muhurat*. On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the *Rohin Muhurat* is from 12:31 PM to 1:18 PM; this *Muhurat* also lasts for 47 minutes.

Consequently, the most auspicious time for *Tarpan* and *Shraddha* during Pitru Paksha is between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

Additionally, the *Aparahna Kaal* (afternoon period) on Sarva Pitru Amavasya extends from 1:18 PM to 3:37 PM, spanning a duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

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