Mahalaya Amavasya 2026: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Friday, 9 October, 2026. In New York, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:51 pm to 4:08 pm. Amavasya runs from 12:06 pm, 9 Oct to 11:47 am, 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 12:06 pm, 9 Oct to 11:47 am, 10 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 Oct | 1:51 pm to 4:08 pm | 6:24 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 Friday, 9 October in New York
- Rahu Kalam11:17 am to 12:42 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:00 am and 6:24 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:53 am, moonset 5:43 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi
- NakshatraUttara Phalguni
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 Choghadiya in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am to 8:26 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:26 am to 9:51 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:51 am to 11:17 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:17 am to 12:42 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:42 pm to 2:08 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:08 pm to 3:33 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:33 pm to 4:59 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:59 pm to 6:24 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:24 pm to 7:59 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:59 pm to 9:34 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:34 pm to 11:08 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:08 pm to 12:43 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:43 am to 2:18 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:18 am to 3:52 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:52 am to 5:27 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:27 am to 7:01 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Friday, 9 October, 2026.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 puja muhurat in New York?
In New York, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:51 pm to 4:08 pm. Amavasya runs from 12:06 pm, 9 Oct to 11:47 am, 10 Oct.