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Hariyali Amavasya 2025: The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and every festival falls during this period has special significance. One of these important festivals is Hariyali Amavasya, which is also known as Shravan Amavasya or Sawan Amavasya. This day is considered very special for expressing gratitude to nature and offering ancestors. But this year, there is some dilemma in the minds of people about the date of greenery Amavasya whether it is on July 23 or on 24 July? Let's remove this dilemma in one click and know the correct date and its importance.

When is greenery Amavasya, 23 or 24 July?

According to the Panchang, this time the Amavasya Tithi will start on 24 July 2025 at 2:28 pm and it will conclude on 25 July 2025 at 12:40 pm. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, this year Hariyali Amavasya will be celebrated on 24 July 2025, Thursday.

Auspicious time of worship

Amavasya Tithi will start after noon on 23 July 2025 and will remain till noon on 24 July 2025. Therefore, according to Udaya Tithi, it will be good to fast and worship on July 24.

Importance of greenery amavasya

Connection to nature: This festival is a symbol of expressing respect and gratitude to nature. Plantation on this day is considered very auspicious, because trees give us life and keep the environment pure.

Tarpan of fathers: On the day of Hariyali Amavasya, there is special significance for the offering of ancestors, shraddha and pindadan. It is believed that the deeds performed on this day brings peace to the ancestors and their blessings are received.

Worship of Shiva and Parvati: Due to the month of Sawan, there is also a special law of worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day. Worship done on this day brings happiness and peace in married life and wishes are fulfilled.

Planetary defect peace: According to astrology, by taking some special measures on this day, the negative effects of planets like Pitra Dosha and Kalsarp Dosha present in the horoscope can be reduced.

What to do on Hariyali Amavasya?

Plant trees: On this day, planting plants like peepal, banyan, neem, gooseberry or basil is considered very auspicious. This benefits the environment and attains virtue.

Pitra Tarpan: After taking a bath in the morning, offer it for the ancestors. You can also provide food to a Brahmin.

Jalabhishek on Shivling: Offer water and belpatra to Lord Shiva. Chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya".

Dan and charity: On this day, the poor and the needy should donate food, clothes or money.

Bathing in the holy river: If possible, take a bath in a holy river.

Feed the cow bait: Feeding green fodder to the cow is also considered auspicious on this day.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.