Kartik Krishna Ashtami (Purnimanta)
Ahoi Ashtami 2027: Moon time in Mandla
Moonrise in Mandla
11:35 PM
Friday, 22 October 2027
All dates – Mandla
| Date | Moonrise |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 11:34 PM |
| Friday, 22 October 2027 | 11:35 PM |
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About this festival
Ahoi Ashtami is a fast kept by mothers for the well-being of their children, about four days after Karva Chauth. The fast is broken after sighting the stars in the evening, or after moonrise, which comes late at night on this day.
How it is observed
- Draw or place an image of Ahoi Mata and perform puja in the evening.
- Offer arghya to the stars after sunset, or to the moon after moonrise.
Calculated for Mandla, Madhya Pradesh (22.60°N, 80.38°E) with a flat horizon. Behind buildings or hills the moon can appear a few minutes later.
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Questions people ask
Why is the moonrise so late on Ahoi Ashtami?
Eight days after the full moon the moon rises close to midnight, which is why many women break the fast after seeing the stars instead.