Ahoi Ashtami 2027 — Lucknow
Ahoi Ashtami, the eighth day of the dark fortnight of Kartika (purnimanta), is kept by mothers for the well-being of their children, about a week before Diwali.
In 2027, Ahoi Ashtami is on Friday, 22 October 2027.
- Pradosh kaal: 22 Oct 2027, 5:31 PM to 8:03 PM
- Krishna Ashtami begins: 22 Oct 2027, 11:56 AM
- Krishna Ashtami ends: 23 Oct 2027, 9:59 AM
Date and timings for Lucknow.
How the date is fixed
Ahoi Ashtami falls on Krishna Ashtami of Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta). The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at dusk (pradosh kaal, the first fifth of the night). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Lucknow. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Mothers fast through the day, worship an image of Ahoi Mata in the evening, and break the fast after sighting the stars (or the Moon, in some families).
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2027?
In 2027, Ahoi Ashtami is on Friday, 22 October 2027. (Lucknow)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Ahoi Ashtami?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.