Ahoi Ashtami 2013 Date — Tuesday, November 26, 2013
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2013? Ahoi Ashtami 2013 falls on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Fri, 7 December 2012 |
| 2013 | Tue, 26 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Sat, 15 November 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 3 December 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 21 November 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2013
- Kartik Purnima 2013 date — Sun, 17 November 2013
- Tulsi Vivah 2013 date — Thu, 14 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
