Why Ahoi Ashtami is the Most Powerful Day of the Year for Women

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Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Every year, women observe the fast of Ahoi Ashtami for the long life and a happy life of their children. This fast is also one of the most difficult fasts. This fast is observed on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month. According to the Drik Panchang, this year Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on 13 October 2025. On this day, women fast for the whole day without consuming food or water. In the Ahoi Ashtami fast, Syahi Mata and Ahoi Mata are worshiped. People break the fast only after seeing the stars in the evening and offering Arghya. Evening rituals often include lighting lamps and performing aarti.

13th Or 14th October, When To Observe Ahoi Ashtami Vrat?

When to observe: 13th October 2025

Ashtami Tithi:

  • Begins: 12:24 PM on Oct 13, 2025
  • Ends: 11:09 AM on Oct 14, 2025

Shubh Muhurat for Ahoi Puja

  • From: 05:53 PM to 07:08 PM on 13th October 2025
  • Evening time for star sighting: Around 06:17 PM as per the Panchang
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Rituals and Traditions of Ahoi Ashtami

  • Prayers and Mantras
  • Strict Fasting

Offering to Ahoi Mata

Puja Items: Women prepare a special puja thali with various items. These include:

  • A clay idol or picture of Ahoi Mata
  • Rice, wheat, and other grains
  • Fruits and sweets
  • Ghee lamp
  • Incense sticks
  • Flowers

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Significance of the Puja Items

Puja ItemImportance
GrainsPlenty and good fortune for the family
Fruits and SweetsHappiness and delight in life
Ghee LampGuiding life’s journey and removing obstacles
Incense SticksCleansing the environment and making it holy
FlowersShowing love, loyalty, and thankfulness

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