Ahoi Ashtami 2025

When is Ashtami: Every year the fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Women observe this fast for the long life of their children. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, Ahoi Mata, the form of Goddess Parvati, is worshipped. Ahoi Mata is considered the goddess who protects children. Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed for the children, who are waterless. It is opened in the evening by looking at the stars and offering Arghya. Let us tell you when is the Ahoi Ashtami fast and how to observe the Ahoi Ashtami fast for the first time.

What is the importance of Ahoi Ashtami fast? (Greatness of Ahoi Ashtami)

The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is a symbol of motherly love and good wishes for the children. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, mothers keep Nirjala fast for the whole day for the happiness, prosperity, good health, bright future and long life of their children. Even water is not consumed during this fast, due to which its penance is considered even more special.

When is the auspicious time of Ahoi Ashtami? (When is Ahoi Ashtami 2025)

According to the Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start at 12:24 am on 13 October 2025. At the same time, this Ashtami Tithi will end on 14 October 2025 at 11:09 am. In such a situation, it would be auspicious to observe Ahoi Ashtami fast on 13th October.

When will the star come out on the day of Ahoi Ashtami?

The time to see the stars on Ahoi Ashtami will be 6:17 pm on 13th October. At the same time, the time of moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami will be 11:20 pm. On Ahoi Ashtami, one should take bath in the morning and take a pledge to worship Ahoi Mata.

What is the timing of Ahoi Ashtami puja?

According to the Panchang, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on 13 October 2025. The auspicious time to worship Ahoi Mata on this day will be from 05:33 pm to 06:47 pm on 13th October.

How to observe Ahoi Ashtami fast? (How to do Ahoi Ashtami vrat)

• Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to observe Nirjala fast for the happiness and prosperity of your children.
• Make or put a picture of Ahoi Mata and eight children in ink (sahi) with ocher or kumkum on the wall of the house.
• After this, a ghee lamp should be lit in front of the picture of Ahoi Mata.
• For the worship of Ahoi Mata, keep rice, radish, water chestnut and offer Roli, Akshat, Kumkum to the Mata.
• During the puja, the fast story of Ahoi Ashtami should be read or heard.
• Make children also sit with you in the worship of Ahoi Ashtami and feed them Prasad.
• The fast is broken after the stars are visible in the evening.
• Fill water in an earthen vessel, add kumkum and akshat in it and offer Arghya to the stars.
• After offering Arghya to the stars, break the fast by eating water chestnuts and drinking water.
• After this you can consume kheer or satvik food.

How is the fast of Ahoi Ashtami broken?

Ahoi Ashtami fast is broken by gazing at the stars when the sun rises. In the evening, the fasting mothers worship Ahoi Ashtami Mata, look at the stars and offer water to her, only then the importance of the fast is considered complete. According to religious beliefs, during the fasting of Ahoi Ashtami, Arghya is offered to the stars with Karve.

Which color should be worn on Ahoi Ashtami?

Ocher, red or yellow colored clothes should be worn on Ahoi Ashtami. By wearing clothes of these colors on Ahoi Ashtami, mothers are pleased and the puja is successful. One should avoid wearing black, blue or white colored clothes during the worship of Ahoi Mata.

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