Pitru Paksha 2026: Dates & Sarva Pitru Amavasya
When Pitru Paksha falls in 2026, what it's for, and whether it's fine to buy a gemstone during it.
Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from Sun, 27 Sept 2026 to Sat, 10 Oct 2026 — a 16-lunar-day period (the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada–Ashwin) set aside for Shraddha and Tarpan, honouring one's ancestors. It ends on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the new moon that falls the day before Navratri begins, when rites can be performed for any ancestor regardless of their exact death tithi.
Pitru Paksha 2026: key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha) | Sun, 27 Sept 2026 |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya / Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha ends) | Sat, 10 Oct 2026 |
| Durga Puja begins (Mahalaya) | Sat, 10 Oct 2026 |
| Sharad Navratri begins | Sun, 11 Oct 2026 |
Can you buy crystals or gemstones during Pitru Paksha?
Views genuinely differ here, and we'd rather give you the honest range than a single confident answer:
- The cautious view: many families avoid starting anything new, celebratory or adornment-related — including buying jewellery, gemstones or clothes — during Pitru Paksha, reserving the fortnight for remembrance rather than acquisition.
- The practical view: several astrologers hold that necessary or already-planned purchases (a prescribed gemstone, a replacement for a lost item) are fine any time, and that the restriction applies mainly to purely celebratory shopping, house-warmings and weddings, which are separately avoided in this period by most Panchangs.
- What most people actually do: buy or order during Pitru Paksha if needed, but delay wearing or energising a new gemstone until Sarva Pitru Amavasya evening or Navratri, which begins the very next day and is considered highly auspicious for new beginnings.
If in doubt, ask your family's own priest or astrologer — regional and family customs vary more here than for most festivals.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Pitru Paksha in 2026?+
Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from Sun, 27 Sept 2026 to Sat, 10 Oct 2026, ending on Sarva Pitru Amavasya — the day before Sharad Navratri begins.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 kab hai?+
Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) 2026 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 ko hai. Isi din Pitru Paksha khatam hota hai aur Bengal mein Durga Puja ka aarambh (Mahalaya) mana jata hai; agle din Navratri shuru hota hai.
When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026?+
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 falls on Sat, 10 Oct 2026. It is the last and most important day of Pitru Paksha, used for Shraddha on behalf of any ancestor whose exact death tithi is unknown or was missed.
Can we buy crystals or gemstones in Pitru Paksha?+
Opinions differ by family and region. Many avoid celebratory shopping during this period, while others consider only wearing/energising a new stone (rather than buying it) something to delay until Sarva Pitru Amavasya evening or Navratri. When unsure, check with your family's own priest or astrologer.
Is Pitru Paksha the same as Shradh?+
Yes — Pitru Paksha (the fortnight) is when Shraddha (the remembrance ritual) and Tarpan (water offerings) are performed for one's ancestors, usually by the eldest son or a designated family member.
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