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Hariyali Amavasya 2026: Date, Significance & Rituals
Sanatan Sansaar|5 August 2026|3 min read|
Hariyali Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Falling during the holy month of Shravan, this sacred Amavasya is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiv, Maa Parvati, and nature.
Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date & Timings
- Amavasya tithi starts at 1:52 AM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Amavasya tithi ends at 11:06 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Significance
The word “Hariyali” means greenery, while “Amavasya” refers to the New Moon day. Together, Hariyali Amavasya symbolizes new beginnings, gratitude for nature's blessings, and spiritual renewal. As it falls during the monsoon season, the festival celebrates nature's beauty and reminds people to live in harmony with the environment.
As Hariyali Amavasya is celebrated during the sacred month of Shravan, it is an especially auspicious occasion to offer prayers to Bhagwan Shiv and Maa Parvati. Special darshans of Bhagwan Krishna are also organized in places like Mathura and Vrindavan. Worship of the Peepal tree is also done by many people as Peepal is said to be the dwelling place of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Bhagwan Shiv) and represents the close connection between devotion and nature.
What Devotees Do on Hariyali Amavasya?
Devotees wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes before beginning the day's worship. Many visit Bhagwan Shiv temples and offer water, milk, bilva leaves, flowers, and fruits to the Shivling. They also pray to Maa Parvati for family happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Hariyali Amavasya is also an important day in Mathura and Vrindavan. Special darshan are organised at temples like the Dwarkadhish Temple and Banke Bihari Temple, where thousands of devotees gather to seek the blessings of Bhagwan Krishna. The beautifully decorated Phool Bangla at Banke Bihari Temple is one of the main attractions during this festival.
Since the festival celebrates nature, many devotees worship the sacred Peepal tree and plant saplings such as Peepal, Neem, or Banyan, and water existing trees as a mark of gratitude towards nature. Charity is another important part of the day. Devotees donate food, clothes, green items, umbrellas, or other essentials to the poor, the needy, and Brahmins. Some devotees also perform Pitru Tarpan and offer prayers for the peace of their ancestors.
Hariyali Amavasya Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early
- Add a few drops of Ganga Jal to the water and take a bath
- Prepare and clean the puja area
- Place an idol or image of Bhagwan Shiv and Maa Parvati
- Light a ghee diya and incense sticks
- Offer Gangajal, milk, bilva leaves, flowers, fruits, and sweets
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya or recite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
- Pray for peace, prosperity, and good health
- Worship the Peepal tree and if possible, offer water and light a diya
- Plant a sapling or water plants
- Offer food or clothes to the needy
FAQs
When is Hariyali Amavasya in 2026?
Hariyali Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Why is Hariyali Amavasya celebrated?
Hariyali Amavasya celebrates the arrival of the monsoon and the greenery it brings.
Is fasting observed on Hariyali Amavasya?
Many devotees observe a fast on Hariyali Amavasya as an act of devotion. Some keep a complete fast, while others consume fruits, milk, and simple sattvic food according to their family tradition and health.
Is Hariyali Amavasya important for ancestor worship?
Like many Amavasya days, some devotees perform Pitru Tarpan and offer prayers for the peace of their ancestors
What should be donated on Hariyali Amavasya?
Many devotees donate food, clothes, umbrellas, green items, or other essentials to the poor and needy.