Sawan Amavasya 2026 Time: Shubh muhurat timings and 3 things to do on Hariyali Amavasya

Sawan Amavasya, also known as Hariyali Amavasya, holds special religious significance as it falls during the month of Sawan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The day is traditionally associated with worshipping Lord Shiva, offering prayers to ancestors, taking a holy bath and making donations. Religious belief holds that these practices bring peace and happiness to the family and blessings from ancestors.

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When is Sawan Amavasya 2026?

According to the calendar, the Amavasya Tithi will begin at 1:53 am on August 12 and continue until 11:07 pm on the same day. Based on the Udaya Tithi, Sawan Amavasya will be observed on August 12.


Devotees are traditionally advised to wake up early, take a bath and worship Lord Shiva. Those who can may bathe in a holy river. Alternatively, devotees can mix Ganga water with bathing water at home.

Sawan Amavasya auspicious timings

The Brahma Muhurta on Sawan Amavasya will be from 4:23 am to 5:06 am. Bathing and donating during this period are considered especially auspicious.

The Abhijit Muhurta will be from 11:59 am to 12:52 pm. This period is considered particularly auspicious for worship and other religious activities.

Tarpan and rituals for ancestors

Sawan Amavasya is traditionally considered an appropriate occasion for performing tarpan, pind daan and shraddha rituals for ancestors. According to religious belief, performing these rituals with devotion brings ancestral blessings and helps maintain peace and happiness within the family.

What to donate on Sawan Amavasya?

Devotees can donate food, clothes, sesame seeds, umbrellas and alms to people in need. Religious belief holds that charity on this day helps remove negativity and brings happiness and prosperity.

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Three things to do on Hariyali Amavasya

Devotees can observe several traditional practices on Hariyali Amavasya.

1. Take a holy bath: If possible, devotees can bathe in a sacred river, lake or pilgrimage site. Those unable to bathe outside can add Ganga water to their bathwater at home.
2. Make donations: Donating sesame seeds, food, clothes or money according to one's faith is considered auspicious on this day.
3. Worship Lord Shiva: Sawan Amavasya is considered an auspicious day for Shiva worship. Devotees can offer Ganga water, milk, Bel leaves and Datura to the Shivalinga and perform Jalabhishek.