Mahalaya Amavasya 2026: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Saturday, 10 October, 2026. In Madurai, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:16 pm to 3:39 pm. Amavasya runs from 9:36 pm, 9 Oct to 9:17 pm, 10 Oct.
Last day of Pitru Paksha, the most important day for tarpanam. In Telangana, Bathukamma festivities begin (Engili Pula Bathukamma). Deity: Ancestors (Pitru).
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 9:36 pm, 9 Oct to 9:17 pm, 10 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 10 Oct | 1:16 pm to 3:39 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Hyderabad | 10 Oct | 1:13 pm to 3:36 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Delhi | 10 Oct | 1:17 pm to 3:37 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Mumbai | 10 Oct | 1:36 pm to 3:57 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Chennai | 10 Oct | 1:07 pm to 3:30 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Bengaluru | 10 Oct | 1:18 pm to 3:40 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Kolkata | 10 Oct | 12:33 pm to 2:54 pm | 5:15 pm |
| Vijayawada | 10 Oct | 1:05 pm to 3:27 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 10 Oct | 12:55 pm to 3:17 pm | 5:38 pm |
| Pune | 10 Oct | 1:32 pm to 3:54 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 10 Oct | 1:37 pm to 3:57 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Jaipur | 10 Oct | 1:23 pm to 3:43 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Lucknow | 10 Oct | 1:03 pm to 3:23 pm | 5:43 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Saturday, 10 October in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam9:05 am to 10:34 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:05 am and 6:03 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:35 am, moonset 5:44 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraHasta
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Mahalaya Amavasya from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:05 am to 7:35 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:35 am to 9:05 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:05 am to 10:34 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:34 am to 12:04 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:04 pm to 1:34 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:34 pm to 3:03 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:03 pm to 4:33 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:33 pm to 6:03 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:03 pm to 7:33 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:33 pm to 9:03 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:03 pm to 10:34 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:34 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:04 am to 1:34 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:34 am to 3:05 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:05 am to 4:35 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:35 am to 6:05 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Saturday, 10 October, 2026.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 puja muhurat in Madurai?
In Madurai, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:16 pm to 3:39 pm. Amavasya runs from 9:36 pm, 9 Oct to 9:17 pm, 10 Oct.