Nobody ever warns you how loud a night with no moon can feel. It is not spooky, just charged like the world has paused mid-breath. Hariyali Amavasya is not the kind of festival that floods your phone with reels; it’s quieter and earthier. It is the kind of spiritual moment that doesn’t ask you to believe,  just to feel. Falling this year on July 24, 2025, right in the thick of monsoon season, Hariyali Amavasya is less a celebration, more a reset. You do not dress up for it. You slow down. You remember things, people, stories, and versions of yourself you haven’t met in a while.

So, what is Hariyali Amavasya?

At its core, Hariyali Amavasya is the new moon of Shravan. It is a time for silence, but not idleness. The rituals may look simple, a dip in the river, lighting a diya, feeding crows, or fasting, but their intention is vast. This night invites you to remember your ancestors and attain spiritual clarity. The name changes as you move across the country. In Maharashtra, it’s Gatari Amavasya. In Odisha, it’s called Chitalagi Amavasya. Andhra Pradesh knows it as Chukkala Amavasya, while Karnataka calls it Bheemana Amavasya. But the essence remains the same: a sacred pause before the moon begins anew.

Why this Amavasya hits different

Not all Amavasyas carry the same energy. But the one in Sawan (Shravan)? That’s a different story. For starters, this is the month dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees pour milk and water over Shivalingas, offer bael leaves, and chant mantras that sound like rain themselves. On Hariyali Amavasya, the devotion becomes quieter and deeper. The veil between worlds is said to grow thinner, making it a powerful day to remember ancestors, not in mourning, but in gratitude. People perform pitru tarpan, offer prayers, light lamps, and cook traditional foods, often shared with those in need or with birds and animals. In many homes, it is also a day for cleansing: emotional, spiritual, and sometimes literal. People clean their houses, throw out what feels heavy, and sit still. And sometimes, that stillness is the most sacred thing of all.

The earth wears green for a reason during Hariyali Amavasya

Here’s the poetic part: Hariyali Amavasya also celebrates the Earth. It’s no coincidence this Amavasya arrives when the land is at its most fertile. Farmers across India see it as a cue to sow, to pray, to align with nature’s calendar. Trees are planted, leaves are offered in prayer, and the greenery is a blessing. If you have felt stuck, disconnected, or spiritually foggy, this is the night to reset. 

What to do on Hariyali Amavasya 

Not everyone grew up with these traditions, and that’s okay. If you are just beginning to reconnect with your roots or explore astrology and spirituality, Hariyali Amavasya is a gentle place to start. Here’s what you can do:

• Light a lamp and sit quietly for 10 minutes. Let your ancestors hear you.

• Write down one thing you want to release and one thing you want to grow.

• Fast, if you are able to, or simply eat fresh, light food.

• Plant something. Anything. A basil sprig. A money plant. Let your home green itself.

• Offer water, rice, or sesame seeds to birds or ants.

Hariyali Amavasya is all about alignment. It reminds us that growth starts in the dark, in the unseen. Those endings make room for beginnings. And that silence isn’t empty, it’s full of signals, if you are willing to listen.

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