- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:49 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 is a sacred Hindu festival, mainly observed by mothers for the well-being of their children. According to the Hindu Panchang, this festival takes place on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik per the Hindu calendar. This sacred fast is also known as Krishna Ashtami, and Radha Kund Snan is also performed on this holy occasion. Mothers observe a strict fast from sunrise and culminate their vrat after seeing the stars during the evening twilight. Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated in the month of Ashwin in certain regions like Maharashtra, Gujarat and parts of South. This sacred vrat falls eight days before Diwali and four days after Karwa Chauth. This year, Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on 13th October 2025, Monday.
Check all the important details regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals for Ahoi Ashtami below:
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Date And Time
Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date falls on 13th October 2025, Monday. Ashtami Tithi begins at 12:24 PM on 13th October 2025 and ends at 11:10 AM on 14th October 2025.
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat to perform puja is from 05:59 PM - 07:14 PM.
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Significance
Ahoi Ashtami is revered as a sacred fast in Hinduism where mothers fast for the health and happiness of their sons. On this day, they worship the Goddess Ahoi by praying and performing traditional rituals. Unlike Karwa Chauth, mothers open the Ahoi Ashtami fast after seeing the stars during Twilight. It is believed that women who have had miscarriages or trouble getting pregnant should perform the Ahoi Ashtami fast to be blessed with a child, especially a son. Because of this belief, some people also call Ahoi Ashtami ‘Krishnashtami.’ This day is highly sacred and spiritual for couples who want to have children and are seeking blessings. Many worshipers take a holy bath in the Radha Kund at Mathura, where a large number of devotees swarm to show their faith.
Ahoi Ashtami is a sacred vrat dedicated to the worship of Maa Ahoi. (Image Source: The Daily Jagran)
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Rituals
Mothers observe a rigorous fast on Ahoi Ashtami for their sons' happiness and well-being. To show their intense love and faith, they refrain from eating and drinking throughout the day. Though the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat ends after the moonrise in certain regions, the fast usually ends after seeing the stars at twilight.
Mother begin the day with a ritual bath. Thereafter, women make a ‘sankalp,’ a pledge to keep the fast with devotion for the well-being of their children. Goddess Ahoi is especially worshipped on this sacred occasion, who is considered as the protector of children.
To perform Ahoi Ashtami puja, women create a drawing of Goddess Ahoi Mata on a wall. This includes 'Ashta Koshthak,' or eight corners, which symbolise divine energy. A 'Sei,' which is a hedgehog with its young, is also drawn to represent motherhood and protection. If some mothers can not draw Ahoi Mata, they can bring Ahoi Ashtami poster with the image of Maa Ahoi. The image also contains the seven sons and their daughters-in-law, as described in the Ahoi Ashtami Katha.
The worship area is thoroughly cleaned, and a decorative 'Alpana' pattern is drawn. A clay pot called ‘karwa’ is filled with water, covered, and set near the altar. The pot's nozzle is sealed with ‘Sarai Seenka’ grass, which is also offered to Goddess Ahoi as part of the rituals.
The main puja takes place during ‘Sandhya’ or evening twilight. Women gather together to perform the rituals, sing devotional songs and listen to the sacred Ahoi Mata Vrat Katha. In some communities, a silver idol of Ahoi Mata, known as ‘Syau’, is worshipped with milk, roli, and akshat. After the puja, this Syau is threaded with two silver pearls and worn as a sacred ornament around the neck.
Additionally, mothers cook special dishes like puri, halwa and pua on Ahoi Ashtami. They offer eight of each to the goddess, then give them to an elderly woman or a Brahmin. The ceremony ends with the Ahoi Mata Aarti.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)