Festivals

Varanasi (UTC+5:30)

Date

12th August 2026

Hariyali Amavasya

Tithi:

Krishna Chaturdashi upto 1:53 AM

Amavasya upto 11:06 PM

Nakshatra:

Pushya upto 8:00 AM

Ashlesha upto 6:07 AM +1

Vasara:Wednesday

About

Ashadha Amavasya at sunrise; a traditional festival celebrating nature, the monsoon, and ancestor worship.

Significance:

Hariyali Amavasya marks the arrival of the greenery of the monsoon season. It is a day to express gratitude to the earth and to perform rituals for the peace of departed ancestors.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Tree Planting: Planting saplings as a service to the environment. 2. Pitru Tarpan: Offering libations of water and sesame seeds to ancestors. 3. Community Fairs: Participating in traditional community gatherings and fairs.