Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins 11 October with Ghatasthapana and concludes with Dussehra on 20 October. Get the full Ghatasthapana Muhurat, day-wise Durga Puja calendar, colours, and puja vidhi inside.
The last day of Pitru Paksha is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This Amavasya is considered especially significant for remembering all known and unknown ancestors whose Shradh date may not be known or whose Shradh could not be performed on the prescribed tithi for some reason.
Indira Ekadashi, which falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwin month, is one such meritorious tithi. As it occurs during Pitru Paksha, this day is specially associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu along with feelings of reverence and righteous deeds.