Why is Ashadh Amavasya called Halharini Amavasya? Apart from bathing and donation, very special worship is done on this day.

Ashadha Amavasya 2026: It is believed that doing special anointment of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu on Amavasya in the month of Ashadha brings happiness and prosperity in the family. On this day, along with pilgrimage and bathing in rivers, there is also a tradition of worshiping plough, agricultural equipment.

In the afternoon, incense meditation is done for the ancestors. The month of Ashadh is called Halharini Amavasya. This is a special day for the farmers along with offering prayers to the ancestral deity, incense sticks and meditation. Know the auspicious time of bathing and donating on Ashadh Amavasya and the importance of Halharini Amavasya.

Ashadh Amavasya 2026 Muhurta

• Brahma Muhurta – 4.11 am – 4.51 am
• 5.32 am – 7.16 am
• 8.59 am – 10.43 am

Why is Ashadh Amavasya called Halharini Amavasya?

On the day of Halharini Amavasya, farmers also worship their plow or other agricultural equipment. Also pray to God for a good harvest. That is why this Amavasya is also called Halharini Amavasya. Food is an integral part of life. Crop failure can lead to food shortage, inflation and livelihood related problems, affecting people’s lives. It is believed that by performing special puja related to agriculture on Ashadh Amavasya, Indradev and Suryadev are pleased and nature remains favorable for the crop.

Blessings of ancestors giving saplings

Planting trees on this day is also considered auspicious, because the rainy season arrives in Ashadh. In such a situation, planting Peepal, Neem, Banyan etc. trees in the temple on the day of Amavasya is considered auspicious. With this the ancestors remain happy and give blessings of happiness and prosperity. You can plant Belpatra, Amla plant in the house. Mahadev and Vishnu are pleased with this.

Auspicious coincidence on Ashadh Amavasya

• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga – 05:32 am – 05:41 am
• Amrit Siddhi Yoga – 05:32 am – 05:41 am

What is auspicious to do on Ashadh Amavasya?

• It is considered auspicious to feed flour mixed with sugar or sugar to black ants on the day of Amavasya. There is a religious belief that this small virtuous act reduces the impact of negative karma and brings auspicious results in life.
• On this day, there is also a tradition of putting flour balls for fish in the river, pond or other reservoir. It is believed that this remedy is helpful in removing obstacles in life and attaining mental peace.
• On Amavasya, one should offer water to the Peepal tree and worship it with devotion. According to religious belief, doing this reduces the inauspicious effects of other planets including Saturn and infuses positivity in life.
• In the evening, light a lamp of cow ghee in the north-east corner of the house. Instead of cotton, place a wick of red thread in the lamp and add a little saffron in it. It is believed that this remedy keeps the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and paves the way for happiness, prosperity and financial progress in the house.
• Feeding oiled bread to a black dog on Amavasya day is also considered auspicious. There is a religious belief that this remedy reduces enemy obstacles, increases courage and the person gets the strength to face adverse situations.

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