Ahoi Ashtami 2026: date and muhurat

अहोई अष्टमी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is on 1 November 2026, Sunday.

Puja muhurat: 5:36 PM – 6:54 PM
Moonrise: 11:40 PM
Krishna Ashtami: 2:52 PM to 1:11 PM (2 Nov)

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 2026?

Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

What is the Ahoi Ashtami 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Puja muhurat: 5:36 PM – 6:54 PM; Moonrise: 11:40 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 observed on 1 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Ashtami: tithi prevailing at sunset. In 2026 that is 1 November 2026, Sunday (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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