Festival date and tithi
Mahalaya Amavasya 2028
महालय अमावस्या
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha.
When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2028?
Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 falls on .
Also known as: Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Mahalaya.
- Hindu date
- Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Panchang location
- New Delhi, India
Before you make plans
Mahalaya and the main Durga Puja days are different
Mahalaya marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha. The main Durga Puja sequence begins later, from Shashthi. Check the Durga Puja calendar as well if you are planning a visit or travel for the celebrations.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, the new moon that concludes Pitru Paksha before Sharad Navaratri.
For 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 18 September 2028, with Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedMahalaya Amavasya 2028 tithi and Panchang details
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A key day for shraddha, tarpana, and remembrance of ancestors.
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Common questions
What is the date of Mahalaya Amavasya 2028?
Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 is on Monday, 18 September 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Mahalaya Amavasya 2028?
Mahalaya Amavasya is observed on Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.