Festival guide

Ahoi Ashtami

अहोई अष्टमी

Mothers observe a fast for the well-being of children.

At a glance

How is Ahoi Ashtami dated?

Ahoi Ashtami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Ahoi Aathe.

Yearly reference

Ahoi Ashtami dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami, commonly observed in the evening after sighting stars.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Ahoi Ashtami tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Vrat or fasting day

Nakshatra

Pushya

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

A child-welfare vrata observed before Diwali, especially in North India.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Ahoi Mata worshipFastingStar sighting

Observed in

North IndiaPunjabRajasthanUP

Common questions

How is Ahoi Ashtami dated?

Ahoi Ashtami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Ahoi Ashtami?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Ahoi Ashtami. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.