When Is Ahoi Ashtami 2023? Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And Significance

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Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Ahoi Ashtami is a special fast by Hindu women. They observe this fast for the long life and good health of their children. By observing fast on this day, mothers pray to Ahoi Mata for good luck for their children.

This festival is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This year Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on 5th November. On this day mothers perform special rituals, fast, and pray to get the special blessings of Ahoi Devi. Know in detail about the date, auspicious time, importance, and method of worship of Ahoi Ashtami.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Date And Time
Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start at 12:59 pm on 5 November 2023 and will end at 03:18 am before sunrise on 6 November. Considering Udaya Tithi, Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on 5 November. The auspicious time of puja on 5th November will be from 05:42 pm to 07:00 pm. The auspicious time to see the stars is 05:58 pm.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Puja Method
To observe fast on this day, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. After this, choose a wall of the puja room for puja. Clean the wall properly and draw or put a picture of Ahoi Mata on it. This image is usually made using red clay or vermilion or a printed picture or sculpture may be used.

Then light an oil or ghee lamp in front of the picture of Ahoi Mata. Flowers, fruits and sweets, or halwa can also be offered to Ahoi Mata. Milk and water can also be offered as bhog. After this, recite the mantras of Ahoi Mata and listen to the story of Ahoi Ashtami. After this perform the Aarti of Ahoi Mata. Goddess observe Nirjala fast the whole day. The fast is broken only after seeing the stars in the evening. Water is consumed after looking at the stars and blessings of Ahoi Mata are taken along with the children.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Significance
The fast of Ahoi Ashtami falls a week before the festival of Diwali. Women observe this fast for the good health, good fortune, longevity and well-being of their children. It also ensures the prosperity and growth of the children. Those women who are not able to get the happiness of having a child despite their wish, get the special blessings of Ahoi Mata by observing this fast.

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