Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Date — Tuesday, December 1, 2026
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2026? Ahoi Ashtami 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Observance: Ahoi Ashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date · Ahoi Ashtami 2027 date
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:56 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:23 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:07 am – 06:02 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:49 am – 12:30 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 02:46 pm – 04:05 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Magha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Tue, 1 December 2026 or ask 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date |
| 2026 | Tue, 1 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Ahoi Ashtami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Ahoi Ashtami 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:49 am – 12:30 pm | 02:46 pm – 04:05 pm | 06:56 am | 05:23 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:05 pm – 12:49 pm | 03:13 pm – 04:36 pm | 06:55 am | 05:59 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:45 am – 12:31 pm | 02:59 pm – 04:25 pm | 06:25 am | 05:51 pm |
| Chennai | 11:34 am – 12:20 pm | 02:49 pm – 04:14 pm | 06:15 am | 05:40 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm | 02:52 pm – 04:16 pm | 06:29 am | 05:40 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:03 am – 11:47 am | 02:08 pm – 03:29 pm | 05:59 am | 04:51 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 1 December 2026.
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 1 December 2026 is 11:49 am – 12:30 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
