Pitri Paksha Amavasya 2026: Date, Importance, and Simple Remedies
When is Pitri Paksha Amavasya 2026?
Pitri Paksha Amavasya in 2026 falls on October 10, Saturday. It is considered a special day for the closure of Pitri Paksha.
On this day, special shraddha is also performed for those ancestors whose death date is unknown or whose shraddha could not be performed on the designated date.
What to Do on This Day?
- Perform tarpana to the ancestors with devotion.
- Perform shraddha according to your family tradition.
- Donate food or grains to a needy person.
- Feed a qualified brahmin with food and dakshina.
- Prepare food for cows, crows, and other living beings.
Simple Remedies for Ancestors
- Perform tarpana with a mixture of black sesame seeds and water.
- Remember the ancestors with devotion and name them.
- Donate food in the name of ancestors.
- Serve and respect elderly family members.
Special Precautions
The detailed procedure for shraddha and tarpana may vary according to family tradition, date, and location. Perform special pitri shanti, pinddaan, or other karma under the guidance of a qualified karmakandi vidwan.