Ahoi Ashtami 2016 Date — Monday, November 21, 2016
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2016? Ahoi Ashtami 2016 falls on Monday, November 21, 2016.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu, 3 December 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 21 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Sat, 11 November 2017 |
| 2018 | Fri, 30 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Wed, 20 November 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2016
- Kartik Purnima 2016 date — Mon, 14 November 2016
- Tulsi Vivah 2016 date — Fri, 11 November 2016
- Chhath Puja 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 date — Sat, 29 October 2016
- Dhanteras 2016 date — Fri, 28 October 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
