Festival date and tithi

Mahalaya Amavasya 2031

महालय अमावस्या

Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha.

At a glance

When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2031?

Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 is on Thursday, 16 October 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin.

Also known as: Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2031, Mahalaya 2031.

Date
Thursday, 16 October 2031
Hindu date
Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin
Tithi checked at
Sunrise
Local timing
Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.

Why this date?

Falls on Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, the new moon that concludes Pitru Paksha before Sharad Navaratri.

For 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 16 October 2031, 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 calculated

Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Chitra

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

A key day for shraddha, tarpana, and remembrance of ancestors.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

ShraddhaTarpanaAncestor offerings

Observed in

Pan-IndiaBengalNorth India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Mahalaya Amavasya 2031?

Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 is on Thursday, 16 October 2031. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin.

What is the tithi for Mahalaya Amavasya 2031?

Mahalaya Amavasya is observed on Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2031 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.

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