Ahoi Ashtami 2026: Why It Is Observed After Karwa Chauth? Here's To Know Significance, Ashtami Tithi And More
Ahoi Ashtami is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the well-being, happiness and long life of children. The festival is primarily observed by mothers, who keep a day-long, often waterless fast and pray for their children's health and prosperity. It falls on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik and is observed four days after Karwa Chauth. In 2026,…
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is observed on Sunday, November 1 and holds significance for mothers seeking well-being, prosperity and long life for their children. The festival falls on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik, four days after the popular Karwa Chauth fast. Traditionally, women observe a day-long fast without water, praying to the Ahoi goddess for their children's health and happiness.
In 2026, the Ashtami Tithi begins at 2:51 PM on November 1 and concludes at 1:10 PM on November 2, with the puja performed between 5:36 PM and 6:54 PM. The festival also involves worshipping Mata Ahoi and Lord Ganesha, with mothers believing that a bright and successful future is ensured by honoring the goddess.
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