Overview
- The Hariyali Amavasya tithi commenced at 2:28 AM on July 24 and will end at 12:40 AM on July 25, defining today as the key observance period.
- Worshippers nationwide are engaging in Shiva puja, fasting and ancestral rites like Tarpan and Pind Daan to seek blessings and peace for departed souls.
- Communities are blending spiritual practices with environmental stewardship by organizing tree-planting drives and charitable initiatives.
- In Rajasthan and other North Indian regions, traditional fairs, decorated tree swings and devotional singing mark the celebration of the monsoon’s arrival.
- The rare Guru Pushya Yoga starts at 4:43 PM, joining Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrit Siddhi yogas to offer auspicious timing for wealth, well-being and new beginnings.