Ahoi Ashtami 2003 Date — Monday, November 17, 2003
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2003? Ahoi Ashtami 2003 falls on Monday, November 17, 2003.
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
- Draw Ahoi image.
- Offer seven grains.
- Pray for children's long life.
Ahoi Ashtami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Thu, 28 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Mon, 17 November 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 5 December 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 24 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 13 November 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2003
- Kartik Purnima 2003 date — Sat, 8 November 2003
- Tulsi Vivah 2003 date — Wed, 5 November 2003
- Chhath Puja 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Skanda Sashti 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Bhai Dooj 2003 date — Mon, 27 October 2003
- Govardhan Puja 2003 date — Sun, 26 October 2003
- Diwali 2003 date — Sat, 25 October 2003
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 date — Fri, 24 October 2003
- Dhanteras 2003 date — Thu, 23 October 2003
- Karva Chauth 2003 date — Tue, 14 October 2003
- Sharad Purnima 2003 date — Fri, 10 October 2003
- Dussehra 2003 date — Sun, 5 October 2003
