Mahalaya Amavasya 2026: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Saturday, 10 October, 2026. In Mathura-Vrindavan, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:16 pm to 3:36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 10 Oct | 1:16 pm to 3:36 pm | 5:55 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam9:11 am to 10:38 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:16 am and 5:55 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:46 am, moonset 5:33 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraHasta
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 am to 7:43 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:43 am to 9:11 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:11 am to 10:38 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:38 am to 12:06 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:06 pm to 1:33 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:33 pm to 3:01 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:01 pm to 4:28 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:28 pm to 5:55 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:55 pm to 7:28 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:28 pm to 9:01 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:01 pm to 10:33 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:33 pm to 12:06 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:06 am to 1:39 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:39 am to 3:11 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:11 am to 4:44 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:44 am to 6:16 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 Mathura-Vrindavan?
In Mathura-Vrindavan, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:16 pm to 3:36 pm. Amavasya runs from 9:36 pm, 9 Oct to 9:17 pm, 10 Oct.