Table of Contents

1. Ahoi Ashtami - Vrat Katha & Puja
2. Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Date and auspicious time
3. Ahoi Ashtami Puja Vidhi
4. Ahoi Ashtami: The Story of Ahoi Mata and Sei
5. Ahoi Ashtami - Rules and importance of fasting
6. Frequently Asked Questions About Ahoi Ashtami
7. Conclusion

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Ahoi Ashtami - Vrat Katha & Puja

Ahoi Ashtami is a major fast of Hinduism, this fast is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Ahoi Mata is worshipped, who is considered to be the protector goddess of children.

The fast of Ahoi Mata is famous for the smooth attainment of children on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, Ahoi Vrat is also observed on the same day when Badi Diwali is celebrated.

Ahoi Vrat is said to be related to nature, and the main message of this fast is that we should love animals and birds, if we love the children of animals and birds and do not kill them, if we show mercy to them, then with their blessings we will have good children.

And there will be no obstacle in getting children, that is why mothers observe Ahoi Vrat in India. Especially Ahoi Mata is called the protector goddess of children, which is observed by mothers for the long life and happiness and prosperity of children.

And it is also said that those who disrespect Ahoi Mata and do not observe her fast face many obstacles in life in getting children.

Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Date and Shubh Muhurat

• Date: 13 October 2025, Monday

• Ashtami Tithi Start: 13 October, 12:32 am

• Ashtami Tithi End: 14 October, 11:14 am

• Auspicious time of Puja: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Ahoi Ashtami Puja Vidhi:

     1.Morning Bath: Take a bath early in the morning on October 13.

     2.Vrat Sankalp: "I observe the fast of Ahoi Ashtami for the well-being of       my children and for getting a good child. Make a good resolution in this     way.

3. Picture of Ahoi Mata: Put a picture of Ahoi Mata on the wall of your house in the north or east corner, or you can also draw a picture of Ahoi Mata with ochre.

4. Puja material: Kumkum, rice, flowers, lamp, sweets.

5. Listen to the story: Listen to the story of Ahoi Mata from the mouth of an elderly woman of the house or from the mouth of a Brahmin.

6. Evening worship: Break the fast by performing worship after the stars appear in the evening.

Ahoi Ashtami: The Story of Ahoi Mata and Sei

Once upon a time, there was a big moneylender in a city, he had seven sons and seven daughters-in-law, and a beautiful daughter. In the month of Kartik, before Diwali, on Ashtami,

the seven daughters-in-law went to the forest with their only sister-in-law to search for clean soil to whitewash their house. At that time, they saw a burrow of a royal animal there.

Their younger sister-in-law accidentally killed the child of the royal animal and the child died there itself, due to which the royal mother became very angry and she said that I curse you that you will not get a child.

So the younger sister-in-law started crying and wailing a lot, instead of her, her youngest sister-in-law said that give me her curse. Because this is a small girl, then the royal said that you will get her curse.

After some time, the younger daughter-in-law gave birth to a dead child three times, so she started crying and went to the Brahmin, the Brahmin God said that you have taken the curse on yourself. Now you have to remove the curse, so you serve the cow mother.

When you serve the cow mother, the cow mother will show you the way. After serving the cow mother, the younger daughter-in-law said to the cow mother, "Mother, free me from Shahi's curse and fill my womb.

" Then the cow mother said "Tathastu", but also said that first we will have to go to Shahi. When they went to Shahi, Shahi asked her to observe the Ahoi Ashtami fast, by observing which the curse of the younger daughter-in-law was removed and blessed her that she will get a child.

From that day onwards, the Ahoi Ashtami fast became famous. Whatever obstacles are there in getting a child, the Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed to remove them.

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Ahoi Ashtami - Rules and importance of fasting

• Fast: Without food and water (Nirjala) or fruit diet.

• Avoidance: Do not eat onion, garlic, meat and fish.

• Significance: Increase in longevity, health and happiness of children.

• Special: Pregnant women can also keep this fast.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ahoi Ashtami

Q1. Can men keep this fast?

1. Yes, fathers can also keep the fast for the well-being of children.

Q2. What to eat during the fast?

1. You can eat fruits, milk, sweets, sabudana khichdi.

Q3. What is the mantra of Ahoi Mata?

1. "Om Ahoi Mataye Namah" or "Shri Ahoi Devayai Namah".

Q4. Can we drink tea during the fast?

1. Not in Nirjala Vrat, but you can have tea without sugar in Phalahar Vrat.

Conclusion

Ahoi Ashtami is a symbol of mother power and love for children. This fast not only has religious significance, but also strengthens family unity. May Ahoi Mata keep your children healthy and happy!

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