Hariyali Amavasya
Also called: Shravan Amavasya
Celebrated at the height of the monsoon season when the earth is covered in lush green vegetation (hariyali). It honors nature, ecological harmony, and agrarian fertility, uniting devotion to Lord Shiva with tree-planting and agricultural gratitude.
Key facts
- Paksha
- Krishna Paksha
- Lunar month
- Shravana (Purnimanta); Ashadha (Amanta)
- Deities
- Lord Shiva, Mother Earth (Bhumi Devi), Departed Ancestors
The story
Traditional lore highlights the sacred interdependence between trees, rains, and human well-being. Worshipping trees like the Peepal, Banyan, and Neem on this day is believed to invite divine and ancestral blessings.
Practices
- Planting saplings of auspicious trees (peepal, banyan, neem, amla, tulsi)
- Worshipping Lord Shiva with bilva leaves and fresh river water
- Attending traditional monsoon fairs and agricultural celebrations
Regional variations
- Celebrated with great joy across Rajasthan (famous Saheliyon Ki Bari fair in Udaipur), Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh
Common questions
- Why is tree planting encouraged on Hariyali Amavasya?
- Planting trees aligns human devotion with nature's renewal, honoring the divine presence within vegetation and preserving the environment.
Types of Amavasya
- Somvati AmavasyaMonday (Somwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Bhaumvati AmavasyaTuesday (Mangalwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Shani AmavasyaSaturday (Shaniwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Mauni AmavasyaMagha (Purnimanta); Pausha (Amanta)
- Hariyali AmavasyaShravana (Purnimanta); Ashadha (Amanta)
- Mahalaya AmavasyaBhadrapada (Amanta); Ashwin (Purnimanta)
- Kartik AmavasyaKartik (Purnimanta); Ashwin (Amanta)
- Darsha AmavasyaOccurs whenever the moon is completely invisible during the tithi
- Aadi AmavasaiAadi (Tamil solar month, mid-July to mid-August)
- Thai AmavasaiThai (Tamil solar month, mid-January to mid-February)