Ahoi Ashtami is observed approximately four days after Karwa Chauth as part of the series of traditional fasting festivals during Kartik. While Karwa Chauth is dedicated to the long life and well-being of husbands, Ahoi Ashtami is observed by mothers for the welfare and longevity of their children. The fast can also be observed by fathers for the children's well-being.

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 is being observed on Sunday, November 1. The day is dedicated to Ahoi goddess.

Ahoi Ashtami 2026: Ashtami Tithi

Women across the country are celebrating Ahoi Ashtami on Sunday, November 1. The festival is observed on the eighth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. The fast is traditionally kept throughout the day and is broken after sighting the stars in the evening. The fast can also be observed by fathers for the children's well-being.

According to Drik Panchang, the tithi and puja timings are as follows:

Ashtami Tithi Begins: 2:51 PM on November 1, 2026