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Ahoi Ashtami 2024: Ahoi Ashtami fast is mainly observed for the long life, happiness, prosperity and progress of the children. This fast is especially observed by mothers. Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On this day, mothers observe a fast by fasting the whole day and complete the fast by worshiping Ahoi Mata in the evening. The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is considered to strengthen the sacred relationship between mother and son. By observing this fast, the child gets long life, prosperity and good health. During this fast, mothers pray for the happiness and well-being of their children.
According to the Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on October 24 at 01:18 late night. This date will end on October 25 at 01:58 am. Meanwhile, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed today i.e. on 24th October.
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the auspicious time of worship on the day of Ahoi Ashtami will be from 05:42 pm to 06:59 pm. It will take total time of 1 hour 17 minutes to perform Ahoi Ashtami Puja.
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Rituals
First thing in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and observe fast. Clean the puja place and draw a picture or symbol of Ahoi Mata on the wall. If there is no picture of Ahoi Mata, then a picture of 8 panels can be made on the wall. Install the urn by spreading a red cloth on the post. Keep fruits, sweets, incense sticks, kanku, nadachadi, rice and water etc. in the worship material. Worship Ahoi Mata in the evening before moonrise. Offer them fruits, sweets and other items. Read the story of Ahoi Mata during puja. After seeing the moon, offer water to the moon and break the fast.
Udyapan ceremony of Ahoi Ashtami fast
Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed for the long life and happiness and prosperity of the children. Therefore observing the fast is as important as keeping the fast. The main objective of Parana is to conclude the fast and to seek the blessings of the mother. It is believed that by keeping the cradle one gets the fruit of one's wish and protects the child. Udyapan of Ahoi Ashtami is usually done by looking at the stars at night. After 6 pm on the day of fast, mothers can break the fast by putting Kanku or rice in a vessel filled with water and offering ardha to the stars.
Do this remedy on the day of Ahoi Ashtami
Donating 8 types of grains on the day of Ahoi Ashtami is considered auspicious. During the worship of Ahoi Mata, light 8 lamps and offer 8 types of fruits or grains.
On this day, one gets virtue by feeding and donating to girls.
Listening to the story of Ahoi Mata is also very beneficial. This brings happiness in the house.
Donating food or clothes to the poor and needy on this day is also considered very auspicious.
Importance of Ahoi Ashtami
Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed for the well-being of children. This fast is especially observed by those women who have children at home or who wish to have children. This fast falls four days after Karva Chauth and eight days before Diwali. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, mothers wish for the long life, happy life and well-being of their children.