When is Ahoi Ashtami?
Ahoi Ashtami in 2026 falls on November 1, 2026, Sunday. It is observed in the evening on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
Ahoi Ashtami: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Krishna Ashtami) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1, 2026, Sunday | 2:52 pm, November 1 to 1:11 pm, November 2 | Pradosh kaal: 5:36 pm to 8:00 pm |
| 2027 | October 22, 2027, Friday | 11:56 am, October 22 to 10:00 am, October 23 | Pradosh kaal: 5:45 pm to 8:09 pm |
A vrat kept by mothers for the long life of their children. Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
Significance of Ahoi Ashtami
📖 Read the Ahoi Ashtami katha — in simple English
Where it is celebrated: North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan
Four days after Karwa Chauth, mothers keep the vrat of Ahoi Mata for the long life and happiness of their children. The vrat is broken in the evening after seeing the stars.
Ahoi Ashtami puja vidhi
- Keep the vrat through the day.
- Draw a picture of Ahoi Mata and the syahu (porcupine) on the wall, or put up a calendar picture.
- Do the puja in the evening and listen to the katha of Ahoi Mata.
- When the stars come out, offer them arghya and break the vrat.
More festivals
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Tuesday · Puja: in the afternoon
- Sharad PurnimaSunday · Puja: at night, after moonrise
- Karwa ChauthThursday · Puja: at night, after moonrise
- DhanterasFriday · Puja: in the evening
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)Sunday · Puja: in the evening
- Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas, Chhoti Diwali)Sunday · all day — from morning
Frequently asked questions
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026?
Ahoi Ashtami in 2026 falls on November 1, 2026, Sunday. It is observed in the evening on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
On which tithi is Ahoi Ashtami celebrated?
Kartik month, Krishna paksha, Ashtami. Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
What is the significance of Ahoi Ashtami?
A vrat kept by mothers for the long life of their children.
How is the Ahoi Ashtami vrat broken?
By offering arghya to the stars when they appear in the evening. In some families the vrat is broken at moonrise.
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date?
Ahoi Ashtami 2026: Sunday, November 01, 2026.