Hariyali Amavasya 2026 will be observed on August 12. Know the correct date, Amavasya tithi, auspicious puja timings, snan-daan muhurat, rituals, Pitru tarpan and the religious significance of Sawan Amavasya.
Hariyali Amavasya 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, August 12, bringing an important religious occasion during the holy month of Sawan. Also known as Sawan Amavasya, the day is associated with prayers, charity, remembrance of ancestors and planting trees.
There has been confusion over whether Hariyali Amavasya falls on August 11 or August 12. According to the Panchang, August 11 is Sawan Shivratri, while Hariyali Amavasya will be observed on August 12.
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya tithi begins at around 1:52 AM on August 12 and ends at approximately 11:06 PM on the same day. Therefore, Hariyali Amavasya will be celebrated on August 12. The exact timings of rituals can vary depending on the location.
The festival is also known as Sawan Amavasya and is considered significant because it occurs during the monsoon season, when greenery and vegetation are at their peak.
The confusion is mainly due to the transition between Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi and Amavasya.
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi is the 14th lunar day of the waning Moon. In Sawan, this tithi is observed as Sawan Shivratri, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, Sawan Shivratri is observed on August 11, and the Chaturdashi tithi continues until around 1:52 AM on August 12. After that, Amavasya begins.
This means the two observances are very close together:
•August 11: Sawan Shivratri / Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
•August 12: Hariyali Amavasya / Krishna Paksha Amavasya
Thus, August 11 should not be confused with the main observance of Hariyali Amavasya.
Taking a bath and performing charity are among the major traditions associated with Amavasya. Devotees generally prefer the period after sunrise on August 12 for snan and daan.
According to timings reported by Amar Ujala, Brahma Muhurat is from 4:29 AM to 5:17 AM, while Amrit Kaal is from 4:36 AM to 6:05 AM on August 12. Since auspicious timings can differ according to location, devotees planning specific rituals should verify the local Panchang.
People may donate food, clothes, grains or other useful items to those in need. Those unable to visit a river can perform their customary bathing rituals at home.
Hariyali Amavasya falls during Shravan, a month strongly associated with Lord Shiva. Its timing during the monsoon also gives the festival a distinctive connection with greenery, agriculture and nature.
In several parts of India, people mark the occasion by planting trees and caring for plants. Trees and plants such as tulsi, neem, peepal, banyan and bel are traditionally considered auspicious for planting on this day.
The festival therefore combines religious observances with a traditional emphasis on protecting and nurturing nature.
Devotees may offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati according to their family traditions. Amavasya is also traditionally considered an important time for remembering ancestors.
Many families perform Pitru tarpan and offer prayers for the peace of departed ancestors. Charity in the name of ancestors is also a common practice associated with the day.
Devotees traditionally observe the day by:
•Taking an early morning bath
•Offering prayers according to family tradition
•Worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
•Performing Pitru tarpan, where customary to donate food, clothes or other useful items
•Planting a tree or caring for existing plants
•Spending time in prayer or meditation
Hariyali Amavasya is therefore not only a day of religious observance but also one that highlights charity, remembrance of ancestors and respect for nature.
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