Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Niyam 2024: Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed for the long life and happiness and prosperity of the children. This year Ahoi Ashtami is on 24 October 2024, Thursday. On this day, mothers observe Nirjala fast and on Ahoi Ashtami, Syahi Mata and Ahoi Mata are worshipped. The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is broken in the evening by observing the stars and offering Arghya, after fasting for the whole day. At some places, fast is also observed regarding the moon.
When and how long will Ashtami Tithi start from 01:18 am and will end at 01:58 am on 25th October. Ahoi Ashtami fast is on 24 October 2024.
Time of appearance of stars- The time of appearance of stars on the day of Ahoi Ashtami is 06:06 pm.
Moonrise time- The time of moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami is 11:54 pm.
Ahoi Ashtami fasting rules-
1. First of all, after taking bath before sunrise, one should wear clean clothes.
2. The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed without water. In this, eating or drinking anything is prohibited for the whole day.
3. During Ahoi Ashtami fast, the fast is considered complete only after seeing the stars or the moon.
4. On this day one should stay away from arguments or fights of any kind.
What should not be done on the day of Ahoi Ashtami-
1. During Ahoi Ashtami fast, women should not do work related to soil.
2. Black and blue colored clothes should not be worn on this day.
3. On this day, one should not use bronze pot to offer Arghya to the moon or stars.
4. Tamasic food should not be consumed on this day.
5. Fasting women should not sleep.
What should be done on the day of Ahoi Ashtami-
1. One should pray to Ahoi Mata for the long life and prosperity of the children.
2. Charity should be done on this day.
3. Maximum mind should be devoted to meditation and worship.
4. Ahoi Vrat Katha must be recited.
