{
  "id": 12571321,
  "title": "What Is Mahalaya Amavasya? Know Its Significance And Rituals In Pitru Paksha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/what-is-mahalaya-amavasya-know-its-significance-and-rituals-in-pitru",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/what-is-mahalaya-amavasya-know-its-significance-and-rituals-in-pitru-paksha"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarvapitru Amavasya or Mahalaya, is considered one of the most significant days during Pitru Paksha, the 16-day period dedicated to remembering and honouring ancestors. It falls on the Amavasya (new moon) that marks the end of Pitru Paksha and is observed by Hindus to pay homage to departed family members. The day is believed to be especially important for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}