- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Star Rise Time Today Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Of all the twelve months, Kartik Maa is considered the most sacred and virtuous. The Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of this month. This fast is observed by married women to pray for the happiness, prosperity, and longevity of their children. The sacred fast of Ahoi Ashtami is also known as "Ahoi Aathe." The word "Ahoi" means the power to transform the impossible into possible. The presiding deity of this power is Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as Ahoi Mata on this day. Devotees pray to Goddess Parvati on this auspicious occasion that their children be protected from all kinds of suffering and that their lives be filled with happiness and peace. This year, the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is being observed on 13th October 2025.
Mothers open the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat during the evening twilight period after offering Arghya to the stars. After that, the fast is broken by offering jaggery kheer to the moon, and children are also fed kheer as prasad.
Check all the important details regarding the star rise time today to open the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat by offering arghya. Additionally, know the significance of offering Arghya to the stars on this significant occasion below:
Star Rise Time Today Ahoi Ashtami 2025
According to the Panchang, the generic star-rise timing is anticipated to be around 6:28 PM. However, the exact time varies according to the location.
The Moonrise time on Ahoi Ashtami 2025 is anticipated to be around 11:20 PM.
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Ahoi Ashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik Maas. (Image Source: The Daily Jagran)
City-Wise Star Rise Time Today Ahoi Ashtami 2025
- New Delhi: 6:17 PM
- Gurgaon: 6:20 PM
- Faridabad: 6:18 PM
- Noida: 6:18 PM
- Dehradun: 6:17 PM
- Agra: 6:17 PM
- Lucknow: 6:17 PM
- Chandigarh: 6:17 PM
- Mumbai: 6:20 PM
- Jaipur: 6:20 PM
- Gandhinagar: 6:30 PM
- Bhopal: 6:17 PM
- Kolkata: 06:08 PM
Significance Of Star-Sighting And Offering Arghya On Ahoi Ashtami
The tradition of star sighting and offering water to the stars on Ahoi Ashtami is considered highly significant. This is done so that, just as the stars always shine in the sky, the lives of all the children will also remain bright and safe. The stars are considered descendants of Goddess Ahoi, so reverence and worship of them hold special significance.
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Significance For Mothers
The Ahoi Ashtami fast is kept for the health and long life of children. It is believed that performing this vrat with a pure heart protects children from sickness and helps them have a good future. According to Hindu tradition, Goddess Ahoi is known as the protector of children. Keeping this fast is believed to bring joy and wealth to the family, and helps children do well in their careers and lives.