Hariyali Amavasya 2025

Date & Tithi

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Amavasya Tithi: Begins – July 24 at 2:28 AM
Ends – July 25 at 12:40 AM
Shubh Muhurat: Entire day of July 24 is auspicious for puja, daan, and tree planting

What is Hariyali Amavasya?

Hariyali Amavasya, also known as Sawan Amavasya, falls during the new moon day in the month of Shravan (Sawan). It is a festival that celebrates nature, fertility, and spiritual renewal, and is especially significant in North Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana.

Celebrated during the monsoon, when greenery flourishes—hence the name Hariyali (greenery).
A day to honor Mother Earth, Lord Shiva, and ancestral spirits (Pitru).
Tree planting and environmental worship are central themes.

Religious Significance

Lord Shiva and Parvati are worshipped for marital harmony and prosperity.
Pitru Tarpan and Pind Daan are performed to honor ancestors and seek their blessings.
Tree worship (especially Peepal, Banyan, and Tulsi) is believed to bring peace, health, and spiritual merit.
The day is considered more auspicious than bathing in the Ganga on other Amavasyas.

Rituals & Observances

1. Holy Bath & Tarpan

Take a sacred bath in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, or local water bodies.
Perform Pitru Tarpan and Pind Daan for ancestral peace.

2. Shiva-Parvati Puja

Offer Bilva leaves, milk, and water to the Shiva Linga.
Light ghee or sesame oil lamps and chant Om Namah Shivaya.

3. Tree Planting & Worship

Plant trees like Peepal, Banyan, Neem, Amla, or Tulsi.
Perform vriksha puja (tree worship) with turmeric, kumkum, and water.

4. Charity & Daan

Donate food, clothes, or money to the poor and Brahmins.
Feed cows and offer green fodder.

Regional Observance

Region	Observance Highlights
North India	Celebrated with fairs, tree planting, and Shiva-Parvati puja
Rajasthan (Udaipur)	Grand celebrations with cultural events and public holidays
Madhya Pradesh & UP	Ritual baths, Pitru Tarpan, and community tree planting drives