October
Ashwin Amavasya / Mahalaya Amavasya
आश्विन अमावस्या / महालय अमावस्या
10 October 2026
About this festival
New moon day marking the end of Pitru Paksha
पितृ पक्ष के अंत को दर्शाने वाली अमावस्या
Key significance
- Ancestor ritual completion
- ritual bathing
- family prayers
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Ancestor ritual completion.
- Include: ritual bathing.
- Include: family prayers.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
October guidance
Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.
- Devi worship and vrat
- Recitation of stotra/chalisa
- Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve