Ahoi Ashtami 2008 Date — Thursday, November 20, 2008
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2008? Ahoi Ashtami 2008 falls on Thursday, November 20, 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Sat, 1 December 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 20 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Tue, 10 November 2009 |
| 2010 | Mon, 29 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 November 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2008
- Kartik Purnima 2008 date — Thu, 13 November 2008
- Tulsi Vivah 2008 date — Mon, 10 November 2008
- Chhath Puja 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Diwali 2008 date — Tue, 28 October 2008
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 date — Mon, 27 October 2008
- Dhanteras 2008 date — Sun, 26 October 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Sharad Purnima 2008 date — Tue, 14 October 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
