Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)
श्रावण अमावस्या (हरियाली अमावस्या)
Hariyali Amavasya falls during the holy month of Shravana, celebrating nature's lush green canopy, environmental conservation, and the cosmic union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
August 12, 2026
Wednesday
04:30 AM to 06:15 AM
Sacred river bath muhurta
August 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Commencement
August 12, 2026 at 09:15 AM
Conclusion
ॐ नमः शिवाय। ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्यschemaोर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ namaḥ śivāya | Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam | Urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya mā'mṛtāt ||
Salutations to Lord Shiva. We worship the three-eyed Lord, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death and ignorance unto immortality.
Spiritual & Scriptural Significance
Worshipping Lord Shiva with Panchamrit and Bilva leaves during Shravana Amavasya brings relief from domestic strife, while planting trees nullifies ecological and astrological doshas.
Pauranic Katha & History
The Shiva Purana narrates that when Goddess Parvati manifested in the forest of Himalayas, the devas celebrated her presence by adorning the forests with blossoms on Hariyali Amavasya. Lord Shiva granted a boon that anyone who honors plants, respects life, and worships Shiva on this day will be freed from sorrow.
Step-by-Step Pitru Tarpan & Puja Vidhi
- 1Wake up early and take a bath in water infused with sacred Bilva leaves or Gangajal.
- 2Perform a complete Shiva Linga Abhishek with raw milk, honey, Ganga water, and offer 21 Bilva leaves.
- 3Plant a sacred tree like Peepal, Banyan, Neem, or Amla in a public garden or roadside.
- 4Prepare sweet delicacies like Malpua or Kheer and offer them to Lord Shiva and family members.
- 5Feed green grass to cows and perform Tarpan for ancestors.
Frequently Asked Questions: Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)
Why is Shravana Amavasya called Hariyali Amavasya?
Hariyali signifies greenery; this festival celebrates the monsoon's rejuvenating touch that blankets the earth in lush green foliage, honoring nature and agricultural fertility.
Which trees are especially recommended for plantation on this day?
Planting Peepal (for Brahma/Vishnu/Shiva), Banyan (for longevity), Amla (sacred to Lakshmi/Vishnu), and Bel (for Lord Shiva) brings extraordinary spiritual merit.