Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Star Rise Timings: Ahoi Ashtami is a sacred Hindu observance, especially for mothers, who fast through the day and break it only after seeing the stars in the evening. Ahoi Ashtami is dedicated to Mata Ahoi or Goddess Ahoi. This year, on October 13, 2025, correctly timing the sighting of stars is very important to perform the evening rituals properly.
We often see confusion about when exactly to offer Arghya to the stars, since it varies by city and depends on local twilight. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about Ahoi Ashtami 2025 and along with city-wise tara rise timings:
Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival in which mothers fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being and long life of their children. Observed primarily in North India, the festival involves worshipping the goddess Ahoi Mata and breaking the fast after sighting stars in the evening. This year it will be celebrated on October 13, 2025.
Ahoi Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival where mothers fast for their children's well-being and longevity, breaking their fast after sighting stars in the evening. Here are the key timings along with puja muhurat details, according to Drik Panchang:
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Tithi begins: 12:24 pm on October 13, 2025
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Tithi ends: 11:09 am on October 14, 2025
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Puja Muhurat: 06:07 pm to 07:19 pm (Duration - 01 Hour 12 Mins)
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Star Sighting (tara udai) approx.: around 6:28 pm (subject to location)
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Moonrise: Late, around 11:20 pm and after midnight, so the fast will be broken after the star sighting.
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 will be celebrated across India with devotion and joy. On this day, mothers observe a fast for the well-being and longevity of their children and break it only after the Tara Uday (star rise) in the evening. Since the star rise varies by location, here’s a quick look at the expected timings in major states and cities.
| City | Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Star (Tara) Rise Time |
| Delhi | 6:17 pm |
| Gurgaon (Haryana) |
6: 20 pm |
| Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) |
6:17 pm |
| Punjab | 6:17 pm |
| Mumbai (Maharashtra) |
6:20 pm |
| Gujarat | 6:30 pm |
| Rajasthan | 6:20 pm |
| Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) |
6:17 pm |
| Agra | 6:17 pm |
| Kolkata | 06:08 pm |
| Dehradun | 6:17 pm |
In Delhi, the tara rise is expected around 6:17 pm, when fasting women begin their evening prayers to Ahoi Mata.
For residents of Gurgaon, Haryana, the star is likely to appear around 6:20 pm, marking the moment to perform evening rituals.
In Lucknow, the tara rise time for Ahoi Ashtami 2025 is expected to be close to 6:17 pm, followed by traditional puja and offerings.
Across Punjab, devotees can spot the star around 6:17 pm, symbolising the time to end the fast with devotion.
In Mumbai, the tara rises a bit later, around 6:20 pm, giving devotees time to light diyas and prepare for the evening aarti.
In Gujarat, the star becomes visible around 6:30 pm, and families gather to perform the sacred Ahoi Mata puja.
Rajasthan’s tara sighting happens near 6:20 pm, marking the auspicious hour for prayer and blessings.
In Bhopal, the star rise is expected at 6:17 pm, after which families conduct evening rituals and seek blessings.
Agra witnesses a slightly later tara rise, approximately 6:17 pm, followed by prayers and offerings.
In Dehradun, the star rises near 6:17 pm, signalling the perfect moment to conclude the fast.
In Kolkata, the tara rises earlier than most states, around 6:08 pm, allowing devotees to perform rituals before nightfall.
These are approximate times. Always check your local panchang or your astrologer.
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On Ahoi Ashtami, the moon typically rises much later in the night, often after or close to midnight. As a result, the tradition is to break the fast after seeing the stars, and not wait for moonrise.
Thus, the star sighting time becomes the key moment of the day for devotees observing this fast.
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Be ready a little before twilight, so you don’t miss the sight of stars.
Use a clear open view of the sky, fewer obstructions like buildings or tall trees.
After seeing the stars, perform the Arghya (water offering) to the stars, followed by the main Ahoi Mata puja and prayers.
Keep your puja materials ready well in advance (water, milk, roli, rice, diya, fruits etc.) so you don’t lose time.
Happy Ahoi Ashtami !!
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