Ahoi Ashtami 2027: date and muhurat

अहोई अष्टमी 2027

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Ahoi Ashtami 2027 is on 22 October 2027, Friday.

Puja muhurat: 5:45 PM – 7:01 PM
Moonrise: 11:41 PM
Krishna Ashtami: 11:56 AM to 9:59 AM (23 Oct)

What it is and how it is observed

On Ahoi Ashtami, eight days before Diwali, mothers keep a fast for the well-being of their children and worship Ahoi Mata in the evening; the fast is traditionally broken after sighting the stars (or, in some families, the Moon).

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Ashtami: tithi prevailing at sunset.

Frequently asked questions

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2027?

Ahoi Ashtami 2027 is on Friday, 22 October 2027.

What is the Ahoi Ashtami 2027 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Puja muhurat: 5:45 PM – 7:01 PM; Moonrise: 11:41 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Ahoi Ashtami 2027 observed on 22 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Ashtami: tithi prevailing at sunset. In 2027 that is 22 October 2027, Friday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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