Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date: Hariyali Amavasya is celebrated every year on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Sawan (Shravan). It is also known as Shravan Amavasya. Observing a fast and performing rituals such as holy bathing, charity, and *Tarpan* (offering water to ancestors) on this day is considered meritorious. However, Hariyali Amavasya is considered the best day for planting saplings. The word 'Hariyali' (greenery) is associated with the name of this Amavasya, holding special significance. Let us find out when Hariyali Amavasya falls and what the auspicious timings (*Muhurat*) are.

Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date
According to the Hindu calendar, the *Sawan Krishna Amavasya* Tithi (lunar day) begins on August 12 at 01:52 AM and remains valid until 11:06 PM on the same day. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), Hariyali Amavasya falls on Wednesday, August 12.

Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)

Auspicious timings prevail from the morning itself on this year's Hariyali Amavasya. The *Char-Samanya* (General/Mobile) *Muhurat* is from 05:38 AM to 07:20 AM, followed by the *Labh-Unnati* (Gain/Progress) *Muhurat* from 07:20 AM to 09:03 AM. The *Amrit-Sarvottam* (Best/Nectar-like) *Muhurat* is from 09:03 AM to 10:45 AM. In the afternoon, the *Shubh-Uttam* (Auspicious/Excellent) *Muhurat* will be from 12:27 PM to 02:10 PM.

On Hariyali Amavasya, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 04:23 AM to 05:06 AM; however, since it is a Wednesday, there is no *Abhijit Muhurat*. Notably, *Rahu Kaal* (an inauspicious period) on that day is from 12:26 PM to 02:05 PM.

Why is Sawan Amavasya called Hariyali Amavasya? The new moon day (Amavasya) of the month of Sawan is known as 'Hariyali Amavasya' because the earth is covered in greenery at this time; lush green trees and plants abound, offering a soothing sense of peace to the mind. Nature itself seems to be smiling during this period. In astrology, the color green—and greenery in general—is considered a symbol of progress and prosperity.

**Hariyali Amavasya: An Auspicious Day for Planting**
Hariyali Amavasya coincides with a time of abundant rainfall, resulting in widespread greenery. Saplings planted on this day take root easily and thrive rapidly, as the conditions are highly favorable for their growth. Consequently, people plant fruit-bearing trees such as mango, jackfruit, amla (Indian gooseberry), bael, and kadam, as well as sacred trees like banyan, peepal, neem, shami, and parijat.

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