Ahoi Ashtami 2024: Ahoi Mata is worshiped during Ahoi Ashtami fast, who is considered to be the form of Mother Parvati. This fast falls approximately on the fourth day of Karva Chauth. This year, Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on 24th October, on the day of Kartik Krishna Paksha Ashtami. By observing this fast, your children will not only be happy but will also have a long life. Let us know when and how to observe Ahoi Ashtami fast and some important rules of the fast-
Also read: Ahoi Ashtami fast in 4 auspicious yogas, know the worship method, auspicious time, time to see moon and stars
How to break Ahoi Ashtami fast? The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is broken by seeing 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 beliefs, Arghya is offered to the stars through Karve.
When to break Ahoi Ashtami fast: In some families this fast is broken by looking at the moon, while in some families the fast is broken by looking at the stars. Therefore, according to astrologer Rahul Aggarwal on October 24, the time of moonrise is around 11:57 pm and the time of seeing stars is around 06:06 pm.
Also read: Auspicious time of 1 hour 17 minutes on Ahoi Ashtami, know the time of worship from morning to evening
Don’t forget to do these 6 things
1. Ahoi Ashtami worship is started with Ganesh Vandana. Lord Ganesha is worshiped before starting any puja.
2. Ahoi Ashtami Puja is considered incomplete without 7 types of grains. Therefore, keep 7 types of grains in hand during puja. Then after the completion of the puja, feed the grains to the dead.
3. Worship of the eight cornered picture of Ahoi Mata is considered auspicious.
4. Ahoi Ashtami is believed to be worshiped during Pradosh period. Therefore, worship Ahoi Devi only at auspicious time in the evening.
Also read: Horoscope 24 October: How will the day of Ahoi Ashtami be for Aries to Pisces?
5. One should not consume tamasic food even by mistake on Ahoi Ashtami. Be it a fasting woman or any other member of the family, no one should eat Tamasic food on this day.
6. According to beliefs, Ahoi Ashtami fast is broken only after seeing the stars.
Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true and accurate. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
