Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival that is primarily observed by mothers for their children's health. In the Hindu calendar month of Kartik, it is observed on the eighth day, or Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha or the dark fortnight of the moon. Ahoi Ashtami is commemorated four days after the Karwa Chauth and eight days prior to Diwali celebrations. Ahoi Mata, also known as Goddess Ahoi is worshipped on this day. The Ahoi Ashtami vrat is kept by mothers praying for their children's longevity and well-being. It is thought that doing the Ahoi Ashtami vrat and puja will bless a woman with a boy child if she miscarries or has trouble getting pregnant. It is also referred to as "Krishnashtami" for this reason. This year, the vrat of Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on 5th November 2023. 

Ahoi Ashtami 2023 Date And Time 

- Ahoi Ashtami 2023 Date - 5th November 2023 (Sunday) 

- Ashtami Tithi Begins - 01:00 AM, 5th November 2023 (Sunday) 

- Ashtami Tithi Ends - 03:18 AM, 6th November 2023 (Monday) 

- Ahoi Ashtami 2023 Puja Muhurat - 05:42 PM - 07:00 PM, 5th November 2023 

Childless couples also observe Ahoi Ashtami puja and vrat in hopes of being blessed with a baby boy. It is also referred to as "Krishnashtami" for this reason. (Image Source: Canva)

Ahoi Ashtami 2023 Significance 

The mothers of boys observe the Ahoi Ashtami fast in hopes of ensuring their sons live long and happy lives. On this day, they worship Goddess Ahoi with great enthusiasm and devotion. Women keep a fast for their sons on this day. They conclude their fast by offering arghya to the stars and also listen to the Ahoi Ashtami vrat katha. Couples celebrate this day by bathing in the sacred "Radha Kunda" in Mathura. During this time, devotees swarm the location from all over the nation. 

Ahoi Ashtami 2023 Puja Vidhi 

- Mothers keep a strict fast throughout the day on Ahoi Ashtami. They don't even drink any water during the day. They break the fast during the twilight time after seeing the stars. While it may be challenging because the moon rises late on Ahoi Ashtami night, in certain locations, observers of the fast break after seeing the moon.

- Women take bath and get up early. They then take a "Sankalp," or vow, promising to maintain the fast for the duration of the day in order to protect their children from harm. Before the sun sets, the puja preparations are completed. 

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- The Ahoi Ashtami puja is actually performed during sandhya time, which is shortly after sunset. For the puja, every woman in the household gathers together. The women hear the Ahoi Mata vrat katha after the ceremonies. In various localities, devotees also use Ahoi made up of silver. During the puja, this silver form, referred to as "Syau," is worshipped with milk, roli, and Akshat. Following the puja, women wear this "Syau," which is weaved in a thread with two silver pearls, around their necks.



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