India, Oct. 7 -- Sarva Pitru Amavasya marks the final day of Pitru Paksha in 2026. According to Drik Panchang, Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on October 10, 2026, during Ashwina Krishna Amavasya. The Amavasya tithi begins at 9:35 PM on October 9 and ends at 9:19 PM on October 10, with the exact ritual timings varying by location.

Many Hindu families use this day to remember ancestors and offer food, water and prayers. Spiritually, you can see the day as a time to pause, remember your family roots and express gratitude for those who came before you.

Pitru Paksha gives you a traditional period to honour your ancestors. Sarva Pitru Amavasya brings this period to a close.

According to Drik Panchang, Sarva Pitru Amavasya and Ashwina Amavasya fa...