How close to Sarva Pitru Amavasya is Dashami Shradh?

Dashami Shradh (October 5, 2026) falls five days before Sarva Pitru Amavasya (October 10, 2026). The final five days of Pitru Paksha — Dashami through Amavasya — are considered the most spiritually charged period of the entire fortnight, as the ancestors are believed to be drawing closest to the earthly realm in anticipation of Amavasya. Performing Shradh during these final days, especially on the specific tithi of your ancestor, is considered extraordinarily auspicious.