- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:31 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Hariyali Amavasya 2025 falls on 24th July this year, marking the new moon day in the holy month of Sawan. It usually arrives in July or August and carries deep religious importance, particularly in the northern regions of India. Celebrated joyfully as a festival of the monsoon season, the name itself blends ‘Hariyali’, meaning greenery, with ‘Amavasya’, the no-moon day, reflecting nature at its most vibrant. Devotees offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking his blessings for prosperity and good health. While Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh observe it with great devotion, the day is celebrated across India with regional names, customs and traditions.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals of Sawan Amavasya or Hariyali Amavasya below:
Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Date And Time
- Hariyali Amavasya 2025 Date: 24th July 2025, Thursday
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 02:29 AM, 24th July 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 12:41 AM, 25th July 2025
Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Significance
Hariyali Amavasya is a spiritually meaningful day in the Hindu tradition, observed three days before the colourful festival of Hariyali Teej. Falling in the sacred month of Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu lunar calendar, it is closely linked with Lord Shiva and the onset of the monsoon. The rains are seen as a sign of abundance and hope for a fruitful harvest, and this connection with nature is reflected in the customs observed on this day. Many people perform Pitru Tarpan to honour their ancestors and also take part in acts of charity and kindness, which are believed to bring spiritual blessings.
In Hindu culture, trees are considered deeply sacred, and on Hariyali Amavasya, worship of the Peepal tree is especially significant. It is seen as a symbol of divine life and eternal energy. Planting saplings is also encouraged, representing renewal, growth and our respectful bond with nature. The day serves as a beautiful reminder of the harmony between humanity and the Earth, as well as the divine blessings that come from nurturing and protecting our environment.
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Hariyali Amavasya celebrates nature’s greenery, honours ancestors, and invokes Lord Shiva’s blessings for prosperity, good rains and spiritual renewal. (Image Source: Canva)
Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Rituals
Hariyali Amavasya is deeply rooted in ancestral worship in Hinduism. On this sacred day, devotees rise early, bathe, and offer prayers to their ancestors or ‘pitrs’. A special puja is performed, followed by preparing a traditional meal that is offered to Brahmins as a gesture of reverence. It is typically the male members of the family who carry out these rites to seek peace and blessings for their departed loved ones. The entire ritual carries a deep sense of gratitude and spiritual connection with one’s lineage.
This day also holds great importance as a time to worship Lord Shiva. Devotees visit temples, chant Vedic mantras, and sing bhajans in His honour, asking for good rainfall and a fruitful harvest. Performing Shiva Puja on Hariyali Amavasya is believed to invite wealth and overall well-being. In many places, people also observe a fast, eating only once after all rituals are completed, focusing their energies on devotion and prayer.
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Hariyali Amavasya is not only a religious occasion but also a time for joyful community gatherings. Grand fairs are organised across parts of India, adding a festive spirit to the day. In Udaipur, the celebration spans three full days, filled with food, music, and traditional performances. These fairs offer people a chance to come together in celebration of nature’s abundance. Women especially come together to pray for the well-being of their husbands, adding a tender and collective dimension to the spiritual observance.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
