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August 10, 2026 Author: Anand Sagar Pathak
Shravana Amavasya 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, August 12. It is also known as Darsha Amavasya, while in North India the day is widely observed as Hariyali Amavasya. According to the New Delhi Panchang, the Krishna Amavasya Tithi begins at 1:52 AM on August 12 and ends at 11:06 PM on August 12.
The timing makes this Amavasya particularly meaningful. It comes immediately after Sawan Shivaratri on August 11, bringing the waning phase of Sawan to its close before the Moon begins a new cycle.
For many families, Shravana Amavasya is a day to remember ancestors, offer prayers, give in charity and spend some time away from the usual rush of daily life. Since it falls in the sacred month of Shravana, worship of Lord Shiva also holds a natural place in the day’s observance.
Shravana Amavasya falls on August 12, 2026, Wednesday.
The Amavasya Tithi begins at 1:52 AM and ends at 11:06 PM on August 12, according to the New Delhi Panchang. The day is listed as Shravana Amavasya, Darsha Amavasya and Hariyali Amavasya in the 2026 festival calendar.
| Shravana Amavasya 2026 | Details |
| Date | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya |
| Tithi Begins | 1:52 AM, August 12 |
| Tithi Ends | 11:06 PM, August 12 |
| Also Observed As | Darsha Amavasya, Hariyali Amavasya |
| Month | Shravana |
Timings can vary by location, so people following a specific regional Panchang should use their local timings for rituals.
Amavasya marks the end of the Krishna Paksha, when the Moon is no longer visible in the night sky. In Hindu tradition, Amavasya is closely associated with ancestral remembrance, Tarpan, Shraddha, charity and spiritual reflection.
Shravana Amavasya adds another layer because it falls during Sawan, a month strongly associated with Lord Shiva. This creates a day where ancestral remembrance and Shiva worship naturally come together.
The day is not necessarily about performing as many rituals as possible. For many devotees, its value lies in remembering where they come from, offering something in gratitude and entering the next lunar phase with a calmer mind.
The 2026 calendar places Sawan Shivaratri on August 11 and Hariyali Amavasya on August 12, making these two consecutive days particularly important for devotees observing Sawan.
In North Indian traditions, Sawan Amavasya is commonly known as Hariyali Amavasya. The name reflects the green landscape of the monsoon season and the close association of the festival with nature and new growth.
It is therefore different in emphasis from an Amavasya article that focuses only on Pitru rituals.
Hariyali Amavasya brings together several themes of the season: devotion, nature, charity, family traditions and renewal. In many places, people mark the occasion by planting or caring for trees and spending time in natural surroundings.
The exact name and customs can differ across regions and calendars. The 2026 New Delhi Panchang lists August 12 as both Hariyali Amavasya and Shravana Amavasya.
If you want to observe the day without making the rituals complicated, focus on a few meaningful practices.
Remember your ancestors
Families that traditionally perform Pitru Tarpan, Shraddha or other ancestral rites can follow their established method on Amavasya.
If your family does not perform formal Pitru rituals, you can still remember departed relatives, offer prayers in their memory or perform charity in their name.
Worship Lord Shiva
Since this Amavasya falls during Sawan, devotees can offer water to a Shivling and chant Om Namah Shivaya.
Keep the offering simple and follow the customs observed in your family or temple tradition.
Give something useful
Food, grains, clothes or other useful items can be donated according to your capacity.
The point is not to make a large display of charity. A useful act done sincerely fits the spirit of the day better than an elaborate ritual performed without attention.
Spend some time in quiet reflection
Amavasya can be a good point to pause and think about what you want to carry into the next lunar cycle and what you would rather leave behind.
This could be a habit, an unresolved disagreement, unnecessary spending or simply a routine that has been exhausting you.
A simple Shravana Amavasya Puja can be performed at home according to family tradition.
Step 1: Take a bath and clean the place of worship.
Step 2: Light a diya and offer flowers, incense and simple prasad.
Step 3: Offer prayers to your family deity or Ishta Devata.
Step 4: If your family observes Pitru Tarpan or Shraddha, perform it according to your traditional procedure.
Step 5: During Sawan, offer water to Lord Shiva and chant Om Namah Shivaya.
Step 6: Complete the day with charity or an act of service if possible.
There is no need to make the ritual unnecessarily elaborate. If your family follows a particular method for Amavasya or Pitru observances, that tradition should take priority.
Yes, Amavasya is traditionally associated with Pitru remembrance and ancestral offerings, including Tarpan and Shraddha practices.
However, Pitru rituals can differ significantly between families and regional traditions. If your family already has a prescribed procedure, follow that method rather than mixing several different rituals found online.
For those who do not perform formal Tarpan, remembering ancestors with gratitude and doing charity in their memory can still be a meaningful way to observe the day.
There is no need to make charity complicated.
You can donate:
The better question is not “What is the most expensive thing I can donate?” but “What would actually be useful to someone?”
That makes charity more personal and practical.
Traditional observances vary between families, but devotees who want to keep the day spiritually focused generally prefer to avoid unnecessary arguments, excessive indulgence and actions performed without thought.
If you are observing Pitru-related rituals, follow the dietary and behavioural restrictions prescribed by your family tradition or priest.
There is also no need to turn every ordinary activity into a religious restriction. The emphasis of the day can remain on prayer, remembrance, charity and self-discipline.
One unusual feature of August 12, 2026 is that the 2026 Shravana calendar also lists a total solar eclipse occurring on Amavasya.
This makes August 12 particularly noteworthy from an astronomical and traditional calendar perspective.
However, eclipse-related observances depend on visibility from a particular location and on the traditions followed by the family. Therefore, people should not automatically assume that every eclipse-related rule applies to them.
For any specific Sutak or eclipse ritual, follow the local Panchang and the guidance of your family tradition.
The most interesting part of this year’s observance is the sequence itself.
August 11 is Sawan Shivaratri. August 12 is Shravana Amavasya. The following day begins the Shukla Paksha, marking the start of the waxing Moon.
So, within a short span, the calendar moves from intense Shiva devotion into Amavasya’s quieter atmosphere and then towards the return of visible lunar light.
That gives the observance a natural theme of pause, remembrance and renewal.
You do not need to interpret this as a prediction or promise of sudden change. It is simply a useful way to approach the festival.
Finish what needs to be remembered. Give where you can. Pray with attention. Then begin the next phase with a little more clarity.
Shravana Amavasya is not a festival that needs to be measured by how elaborate the celebration looks.
Its meaning is quieter.
It gives families a chance to remember their ancestors, devotees an opportunity to continue their Sawan worship, and anyone observing the day a reason to pause before beginning another lunar cycle.
On August 12, 2026, keep the observance according to your family tradition, offer what you can with sincerity and make space for a little reflection.
Sometimes a meaningful festival is not about adding more to the day. It is about remembering what should not be forgotten.
When is Shravana Amavasya 2026?
Shravana Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 1:52 AM and ends at 11:06 PM according to the New Delhi Panchang.
Is Shravana Amavasya the same as Hariyali Amavasya?
In North Indian tradition, Sawan Amavasya is commonly observed as Hariyali Amavasya. The 2026 New Delhi Panchang lists both on August 12.
What is the main significance of Shravana Amavasya?
The day is traditionally associated with ancestral remembrance, Pitru rituals, charity and spiritual reflection. Because it falls during Sawan, devotees also observe Lord Shiva worship.
What should I do on Shravana Amavasya?
You can remember your ancestors, perform Tarpan or Shraddha according to family tradition, worship Lord Shiva, chant Om Namah Shivaya, donate useful items and spend some time in quiet reflection.
Can I worship Lord Shiva on Shravana Amavasya?
Yes. Since the day falls during the sacred month of Shravana, Shiva worship is an appropriate part of the observance. Devotees may offer water to the Shivling and chant Om Namah Shivaya according to their tradition.
What should I donate on Shravana Amavasya?
Food, grains, clothes, educational supplies and other useful necessities are practical choices. Charity can also be performed in memory of ancestors.
