Ahoi Ashtami 2009 Date — Tuesday, November 10, 2009
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2009? Ahoi Ashtami 2009 falls on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Thu, 20 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Tue, 10 November 2009 |
| 2010 | Mon, 29 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Fri, 7 December 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2009
- Kartik Purnima 2009 date — Mon, 2 November 2009
- Tulsi Vivah 2009 date — Fri, 30 October 2009
- Chhath Puja 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
