Hariyali Amavasya is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated in various regions of North India, especially in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The term ‘Hariyali’ refers to ‘greenery’, and ‘Amavasya’ refers to the new moon day, making Hariyali Amavasya the new moon day. The festival falls in the Hindu month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, which typically corresponds to July or August in the Gregorian calendar. Hariyali Amavasya 2024 falls on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 03:50 PM on August 3 and will end at 04:42 PM on August 4.

Hariyali Amavasya 2024 Date

Hariyali Amavasya 2024 falls on Sunday, August 4.

Hariyali Amavasya 2024 Shubh Tithi

The Amavasya Tithi begins at 03:50 PM on August 3 and will end at 04:42 PM on August 4.

Hariyali Amavasya Puja Rituals

  • On the day of Hariyali Amavasya, devotees worship Lord Shiva, as the month of Shravan is considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva worship.

  • Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, especially in regions like Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, see a significant influx of devotees during this time.

  • On this day, special prayers and fasting are common among devotees. People offer Bilva leaves, flowers, and other sacred items to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day.

  • Many people observe fasts and offer prayers on this day, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Hariyali Amavasya Celebrations

Hariyali Amavasya is celebrated to honour and celebrate nature and promote greenery. The festival marks the arrival of the monsoon season, which is crucial for agriculture. In North India, Amavasya Tithi during holy month Sawan is marked as Hariyali Amavasya and considered highly auspicious.

Hariyali Amavasya usually falls three days before the famous Hariyali Teej. The Phool Bangla at Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan is world-famous among Krishna devotees on this day. Apart from Krishna temples, various Shiva temples also arrange special Shiva Darshan on Hariyali Amavasya day.

Hariyali Amavasya Significance

Hariyali Amavasya is the day that emphasises the importance of nature and the environment. Planting trees and saplings is a common practice to promote ecological balance and environmental sustainability. Hariyali Amavasya falls during Shravana month, which corresponds to Ashadha Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, where the Amanta Lunar Calendar is followed. In Gujarat, Hariyali Amavasya is also known by the names Haryali Amavas and Hariyali Amas.

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