When Is Mahalaya 2024. Mahalaya starts from october 1, 2024, at 9:39 pm and ends october 3, 2024, at 12:18 am. Pitru paksha shraddha is also known as mahalaya paksha shraddha.

The durga puja festival spans five days, starting with shashthi and ending with vijaya dashami. In 2024, mahalaya amavasya will be observed on wednesday, 2nd october.