What if I do not know the names or death dates of my ancestors?

This situation is addressed in the tradition through the Sarva Pitru Amavasya on the final day of Pitrupaksha (October 10 in 2026). This day’s rites cover all ancestors, even those whose names and tithis are unknown. The Sankalpa formula includes a universal invocation that addresses all souls connected to your lineage by blood, regardless of whether you know their specific details. A qualified pandit will guide you through this effectively.