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Ahoi Ashtami 2001 Date — Saturday, December 8, 2001

When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2001? Ahoi Ashtami 2001 falls on Saturday, December 8, 2001.

Observance: Ahoi Ashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Mothers fast for children's wellbeing — Ahoi Mata legend of accidental cub death.

How it is celebrated

Pre-dawn star puja, drawing Ahoi on wall.

Puja timing

Kartik Krishna Ashtami evening star sighting.

Foods & offerings

Break fast after star puja with puri-halwa.

Rituals

  1. Draw Ahoi image.
  2. Offer seven grains.
  3. Pray for children's long life.

Ahoi Ashtami dates by year

When is Ahoi Ashtami — 2000 to 2004
YearDate & day
2000Sun, 19 November 2000
2001Sat, 8 December 2001
2002Thu, 28 November 2002
2003Mon, 17 November 2003
2004Sun, 5 December 2004

Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2001