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Mahalaya 2026 date: When does Durga Puja begin this year? Check all puja dates, timings and significance

MMahalaya 2026 Durga Puja Dates: Mahalaya 2026 will be observed on October 10, marking the end of Pitru Paksha and signalling the arrival of Durga Puja. Check the Mahalaya date, Amavasya tithi timings, Durga Puja start date and the significance of Mahishasura Mardini.

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Pitru Paksha Amavasya 2026 today: Is it on October 9 or 10? Check correct date, Shraddha timings, rituals and significance

Pitru Paksha Amavasya 2026 Date: Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 is being observed on October 9, marking the final day of Pitru Paksha. According to Drik Panchang, the day is dedicated to honouring known and unknown ancestors through Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinda Daan. Check the Amavasya Tithi timings, Kutup Muhurat, Rohina…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Sarva Pitru Amavasya: 7 Things Nobody Tells You About Shraddha

There is one day in Pitru Paksha that carries a special place for families who cannot remember every ancestor’s exact death Tithi. Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also called Pitru Amavasya and Mahalaya Amavasya, is traditionally associated with Shraddha for ancestors whose death date or lunar Tithi is unknown, forgotten or could…

MyLifeXP · Oct 8

Why Is Shashthi Shraddha Done? Know This Ancient Rule

There are many days in Pitru Paksha when Hindus honor their deceased ancestors. There are various rituals done in those days. One such ritual is known as Shashthi Shraddha. It is performed for those family members who have died on the Shashthi Tithi. This ritual is also known as Chhath…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30

Why Indira Ekadashi Is Special During Pitru Paksha

In October comes the highly auspicious Ekadashi vrat.October 2026 will see the first Ekadashi of October which is Indira Ekadashi, falling on Tuesday, October 6, in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. Since this falls in Pitru Paksha, this Ekadashi is of immense importance with regard to prayers of ancestors. As…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30

Pitru Paksha: Why Indian Families Feed Their Dead Ancestors But Cannot Talk to the Living

The Fortnight That Arrives Every Year Without AskingPitru Paksha comes in the dark half of Bhadrapada, and your family knows exactly what to do. The men wake before sunrise. Someone has already bought the sesame seeds, the kusha grass, the black til. There is a list, and the list is…

Times Life · Sep 30

Why Was Karna Served Gold in Heaven? The Secret

Karna is remembered in the Mahabharata as one of the greatest examples of generosity. He was known for giving away gold, jewels and wealth without hesitation. But according to a popular traditional legend associated with Pitru Paksha, something shocking happened after his death. When Karna reached heaven, the food placed…

MyLifeXP · Sep 29

The Adornments Hindu Women Set Aside During Pitru Paksha and What Each One Signifies

The Body Becomes the MessageSindoor does not come off easily. It stains the parting of the hair, settles into the skin, and has to be deliberately, consciously removed. That effort is the point. During Pitru Paksha, the sixteen-day period in the Hindu lunar calendar when the living perform rites for…

Times Life · Sep 29

Trimbakeshwar and Nashik Shraddha Guide: What Families Need to Know Before the Pitru Rituals

Why These Two Towns, and Which One Is Actually Right for YouTrimbakeshwar and Nashik sit 28 kilometres apart and serve different ritual purposes that most families conflate until a priest corrects them mid-ceremony. Trimbakeshwar, built around one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is the primary site for Narayan Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti,…

Times Life · Sep 29

7 Secrets of the Peepal Tree During Pitru Paksha

During Pitru Paksha, many Hindu families turn their attention toward their ancestors through prayers, Shraddha, Tarpan and acts of remembrance. Among the many traditional practices associated with this period, the Peepal tree ritual holds a special place in popular devotional belief. One traditional practice involves writing “Shri Ram” on 21…

MyLifeXP · Sep 28