2026 fallback date commonly used
When the death tithi is unknown, many traditions use Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10, 2026 in the New Delhi reference calendar. Family practice can differ, so treat this as a planning guide rather than a universal ritual ruling.
Information worth checking before deciding
- Whether the family already follows a remembered annual tithi.
- Whether a priest or elder has recorded the lunar death date.
- The city where the observance will be performed.
- Whether the family tradition uses a special category rule.
How this page is sourced
Dates were checked against current 2026 Panchang/calendar sources. The visible source links below are included so readers and search/AI systems can trace the calendar basis. Where sources are location-specific, the city is stated rather than presenting a country-wide clock time.