Every year the fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This fast comes four days after Karva Chauth. On this day, mothers fast for the long life, good health and good future of their children. On this day, the fast is broken after offering arghya to the constellations in the evening.
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date
The Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will begin on October 13 at 12:24 pm. This date will end on October 14 at 11:09 am. In such a situation, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be kept on 13 October this year.
Auspicious time of worship
According to View Panchag, the time of Ahoi Ashtami Puja will be from 5:53 pm to 7:08 pm. On this day, the time to offer arghya to the stars is till 6:17 pm and the time of moonrise is 11:20 pm.
Importance of Ahoi Ashtami fast
According to religious beliefs, by observing this fast, Ahoi Mata blesses the child of longevity, health and success. It is believed that if childless women observe this fast, then they get child happiness. This fast is difficult because it is kept without water.
Do not do this work on Ahoi Ashtami
According to beliefs, some special precautions should be taken during this day. On this day, work related to soil or pointed items should not be done. Only steel utensils should be used while giving water to wires. During the fast, humiliation or negative thoughts should not be brought to the mind. It is believed that doing so does not give full benefit of the fast.