If you’re fasting on Ahoi Ashthami, it’s important to know a few special rules. There are certain things you should avoid, and others that are considered very lucky.
After fasting for the long life of the husband on Karva Chauth, comes the festival of Ahoi Ashtami. On this day, women fast without water all day, wishing for the well-being of their children. This festival is especially popular among women of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. According to religious beliefs, fasting on this day gives a long life to the child and brings happiness and prosperity in his life. However, like every festival, it also has some rules. There are some things which can break the fast if done on this day, while there are some things which are considered auspicious to do on this day. So let us know about this in detail today.
Auspicious Things to Do on Ahoi Ashthami
On Ahoi Ashtami, women go without water all day. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day is considered very auspicious. Along with this, worship of Ganesha and Kartikeya should also be done. It’s believed that praying to the Shiv family on this day keeps the home peaceful and happy, and the family members stay loving towards each other.
On this day, when you worship Ahoi Mata in the evening, do include your children in the worship. Since you are celebrating this festival for the peace and happiness of your children, by including them, the blessings of Ahoi Mata remain on them. Doing charity on Ahoi Day is also considered very auspicious.
On this day, you can distribute wheat or any grain to the poor. Apart from this, feeding them is also considered very auspicious. You can also feed the Pandits. Apart from this, feed something to the cow mother as well, only then the fast of Ahoi is considered complete.
The fast of Ahoi is observed by looking at the stars. In such a situation, break the fast only after the stars appear by offering water. Worship Ahoi Mata with proper rituals. Wearing silver jewelry on this day is considered very auspicious. Especially women wear special jewelry made of Syau Mata on this day. Without wearing it, the fast is considered incomplete.
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Do not do these things even by mistake on Ahoi Ashthami
If you are observing the fast of Ahoi, then keep some things in mind. These small mistakes can also break your fast. First of all, wake up early on Ahoi day and get ready well after taking a bath. Wearing black color on this day is considered inauspicious. Apart from this, do not do any work related to soil like digging, etc. throughout the day. Avoid fighting with anyone. Doing this can break your fast. Apart from this, use only brass or copper urns for offering water. Do not use a steel urn or pot even by mistake. Apart from this, eat only satvik food after breaking the fast.
