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Ahoi Ashtami 2010 Date — Monday, November 29, 2010

When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2010? Ahoi Ashtami 2010 falls on Monday, November 29, 2010.

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 — 2009 to 2013
YearDate & day
2009Tue, 10 November 2009
2010Mon, 29 November 2010
2011Sat, 19 November 2011
2012Fri, 7 December 2012
2013Tue, 26 November 2013

Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2010