Ahoi Ashtami 2014 Date — Saturday, November 15, 2014
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2014? Ahoi Ashtami 2014 falls on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Tue, 26 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Sat, 15 November 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 3 December 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 21 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Sat, 11 November 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2014
- Kartik Purnima 2014 date — Thu, 6 November 2014
- Tulsi Vivah 2014 date — Tue, 4 November 2014
- Chhath Puja 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Skanda Sashti 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Bhai Dooj 2014 date — Sat, 25 October 2014
- Govardhan Puja 2014 date — Fri, 24 October 2014
- Diwali 2014 date — Thu, 23 October 2014
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 date — Wed, 22 October 2014
- Dhanteras 2014 date — Tue, 21 October 2014
- Karva Chauth 2014 date — Sun, 12 October 2014
- Sharad Purnima 2014 date — Wed, 8 October 2014
- Dussehra 2014 date — Sat, 4 October 2014
