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Amavasya October 2026 — Ashwina Amavasya 10 October

ఆశ్వీయుజ అమావాస్య అక్టోబర్ 2026 — శనివారం

Tithi begins 9 October 14:48 · ends 10 October 13:04 IST (Hyderabad)

Amavasya in October 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026 — this is Ashwina Amavasya, also called Diwali Amavasya / Lakshmi Puja. Tithi begins 9 October 2026 at 14:48 IST and ends 10 October 2026 at 13:04 IST. Ashwija Amavasya is Diwali / Deepavali — the most celebrated Amavasya of the year. Lakshmi Puja performed in the evening invokes the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Falling on Saturday makes it Shani Amavasya — combining Lakshmi worship with Saturn pacification creates a uniquely powerful day for wealth attraction and karmic clearing. Bengal also observes Kali Puja on this night. Recommended observances: Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh evening), Diwali Deep Daan (5 lamps minimum), Kali Puja, Mahalakshmi Mantra recitation 108 times, Pitru Tarpana morning, business book opening (Choghadiya muhurta).

Reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar · Updated 2026-05-30

Ashwina Amavasya — Exact Tithi Timings (IST)

EventDateTime (IST)
Tithi Begins9 October 202614:48
Amavasya DaySaturday, 10 October 2026All-day observance
Tithi Ends10 October 202613:04
Sunrise (Hyderabad)10 October 202606:03

Timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool, location-aware.

Significance — Ashwina Amavasya 2026

Ashwija Amavasya is Diwali / Deepavali — the most celebrated Amavasya of the year. Lakshmi Puja performed in the evening invokes the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Falling on Saturday makes it Shani Amavasya — combining Lakshmi worship with Saturn pacification creates a uniquely powerful day for wealth attraction and karmic clearing. Bengal also observes Kali Puja on this night.

Why Shani Amavasya is Particularly Powerful

When Amavasya falls on a Saturday, it is classically called Shani Amavasya. The combination of Saturn's day with the new moon is considered one of the most karmically dense windows of the year. The intersection amplifies effects on:

Recommended Rituals — 10 October 2026

  1. Pre-dawn bath (Brahma Muhurtam, ~5:30 — 06:03): Bathe in cold water mixed with a few drops of Ganga jal or pure river water. Apply sesame oil to head if doing the full ritual.
  2. Sankalpa (Intention): Sit facing east. Hold rice + water in right palm. Mentally state: "On this Ashwina Amavasya Saturday, I perform tarpana for all known and unknown ancestors of my paternal and maternal lineages, for their satisfaction and liberation."
  3. Pitru Tarpana: Pour water mixed with black sesame seeds and barley flour, facing south, between the index finger and thumb. Repeat the mantra "Om Pitruvyay Namah" with each offering. Three times for father's line, three for mother's line, three for guru's line.
  4. Special Observance: Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh evening), Diwali Deep Daan (5 lamps minimum), Kali Puja, Mahalakshmi Mantra recitation 108 times, Pitru Tarpana morning, business book opening (Choghadiya muhurta).
  5. Donation (Daan): Black sesame, mustard oil, iron utensils, or warm clothing to a labourer or elderly person.
  6. Feed Crows & Cows: Cooked rice mixed with curd offered to a crow (messenger of ancestors) and to a cow.
  7. One-Meal Fast (Eka-bhukta): Take one satvik meal after sunset. No onion, garlic, non-veg, or alcohol.
  8. Evening Lamp: Light a sesame-oil lamp at sunset facing south. Burns until exhausted — symbolises light for ancestors.

Pitru Tarpana Mantra (Telugu + Sanskrit)

Recite 11 times during the morning observance window

ॐ देवताभ्यः पितृभ्यश्च महायोगिभ्य एव च । नमः स्वाहायै स्वधायै नित्यमेव नमो नमः ॥

Telugu: ఓం దేవతాభ్యః పితృభ్యశ్చ మహాయోగిభ్య ఏవ చ । నమః స్వాహాయై స్వధాయై నిత్యమేవ నమో నమః ॥

Transliteration: "Om Devatabhyah Pitribhyashcha Mahayogibhya Eva Cha · Namah Svahayai Svadhayai Nityamev Namo Namah"

All Amavasya Dates 2026

MonthDateMasa & NotePage
MaySaturday, 16 May 2026Vaisakha · Shani Amavasya · Bhauma AmavasyaView →
JuneSunday, 14 June 2026Jyeshtha · Bhavuka Amavasya · Vat Savitri Vrat AmavasyaView →
JulyTuesday, 14 July 2026Ashada · Bhaumavati Amavasya · Halhari AmavasyaView →
AugustWednesday, 12 August 2026Shravana · Hariyali Amavasya · Chukka AmavasyaView →
SeptemberThursday, 10 September 2026Bhadrapada · Mahalaya Amavasya · Pitru Paksha closingView →
OctoberSaturday, 10 October 2026Ashwina · Diwali Amavasya · Lakshmi Puja ✓(this page)
NovemberSunday, 8 November 2026Kartika · Bhauma Amavasya · Pinda Daan AmavasyaView →
DecemberTuesday, 8 December 2026Margashirsha · Bhaumavati AmavasyaView →

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Amavasya in October 2026?
Amavasya in October 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026. This is Ashwina Amavasya — the new moon day of the lunar month of Ashwina. Tithi begins on 9 October 2026 at 14:48 IST and ends on 10 October 2026 at 13:04 IST (Hyderabad, India). Rituals are performed when the tithi is active during sunrise.
What is Ashwina Amavasya?
Ashwina Amavasya is the new moon day of the Ashwina month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Ashwija Amavasya is Diwali / Deepavali — the most celebrated Amavasya of the year. Lakshmi Puja performed in the evening invokes the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Falling on Saturday makes it Shani Amavasya — combining Lakshmi worship with Saturn pacification creates a uniquely powerful day for wealth attraction and karmic clearing. Bengal also observes Kali Puja on this night.
What rituals are performed on Ashwina Amavasya 2026?
Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh evening), Diwali Deep Daan (5 lamps minimum), Kali Puja, Mahalakshmi Mantra recitation 108 times, Pitru Tarpana morning, business book opening (Choghadiya muhurta). Additional traditional observances: (1) pre-dawn sacred bath; (2) sankalpa (intention statement) facing east; (3) Pitru Tarpana with sesame seeds and barley flour; (4) one-meal satvik fast (eka-bhukta); (5) feeding crows and brahmins; (6) sesame-oil lamp at dusk facing south.
Why does Saturday Amavasya (Shani Amavasya) have special significance?
When Amavasya falls on a Saturday it is called Shani Amavasya — combining Saturn's energy with the dark moon phase. Shani Amavasya is considered especially powerful for pacifying ancestral karma (Pitru Dosha) and Saturn-related afflictions. Shani worship, mustard oil donation, and feeding poor labourers are recommended. Sade Sati and Shani Dhaiya natives especially benefit from observances on this day.
Can I do Tarpana at home or must I visit a tirtha?
Tarpana can be performed at home with proper sankalpa (intention statement). However, performing Tarpana at a tirtha (sacred water body) is traditionally considered more efficacious. Major Amavasya tirtha destinations include Varanasi, Gaya, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Pushkar, Rameshwaram, and Srivanchiyam. Home tarpana is fully valid when no travel is possible — intention and procedure matter more than location.
What food restrictions apply on Ashwina Amavasya?
Observers traditionally take only one satvik meal after sunset. Avoid onion, garlic, fenugreek, grains other than barley, and all non-vegetarian food. Permitted: rice, milk products, fruits, root vegetables (potato, sweet potato), sesame, barley, and water mixed with cow milk. Many strict observers fast the entire day, breaking with rice and milk at moonrise (which on Amavasya is invisible).

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Important disclaimer: Tithi timings are computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad. For exact local timings in other cities, use our location-aware Today's Panchangam tool. Ritual recommendations are drawn from classical sources (Garuda Purana, Brahma Purana) and traditional family practice. Consult a qualified Vaidika or family priest for personalised ritual guidance.

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