Ahoi Ashtami 2011 Date — Saturday, November 19, 2011
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2011? Ahoi Ashtami 2011 falls on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Mon, 29 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Fri, 7 December 2012 |
| 2013 | Tue, 26 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Sat, 15 November 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2011
- Kartik Purnima 2011 date — Thu, 10 November 2011
- Tulsi Vivah 2011 date — Mon, 7 November 2011
- Chhath Puja 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Skanda Sashti 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Bhai Dooj 2011 date — Fri, 28 October 2011
- Govardhan Puja 2011 date — Thu, 27 October 2011
- Diwali 2011 date — Wed, 26 October 2011
- Dhanteras 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Karva Chauth 2011 date — Sun, 16 October 2011
- Sharad Purnima 2011 date — Tue, 11 October 2011
- Dussehra 2011 date — Thu, 6 October 2011
