BhaktiLoopHariyali Amavasya
Celebrates the peak of the monsoon season and the return of lush greenery. It is considered highly auspicious for planting trees, performing ancestral rites (Pitra Tarpan), and seeking blessings for fertility and prosperity. It symbolizes renewal and a deep connection with nature.
Key Rituals & Practices
Tree plantation (especially peepal, banyan, tulsi, neem)
Pitra Tarpan and Shraddh (rituals for ancestors to offer peace)
Holy bath (Snan) in sacred rivers or ponds
Fasting (partial or full) observed by devotees for health and prosperity
Worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for well-being and marital bliss
Offering food and charity (dana) to the needy
Visiting temples, especially Shiva temples, and performing Abhishek (ritual bathing of deity)
Worship of the Peepal tree and other sacred plants, sometimes tying threads around them.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Shravan (Sawan)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight)
Tithi
Amavasya (New Moon)
Regional Relevance & Variations
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Historical & Mythological Context
While not tied to a specific single mythological event, Hariyali Amavasya is deeply rooted in ancient agrarian traditions and the Hindu concept of nature worship. It marks the re-greening of the earth after the hot summer, symbolizing fertility, abundance, and the life-sustaining power of the monsoon. The connection to Shiva and Parvati highlights their role as patrons of creation and nature (especially since Shravan month is dedicated to Shiva). Ancestral worship on this day reinforces the cycle of life, the importance of lineage, and reverence for forefathers, believed to bring peace to the departed souls.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
Falls in July or August (variable annually). It is the New Moon day (Amavasya Tithi) during the Hindu month of Shravan.