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When is Ashtami Vrat 2025: Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. It is believed that observing this fast prolongs the life of the child. Therefore, mothers observe Ahoi Ashtami fast every year for their children and worship Ahoi Mata, the form of Goddess Parvati. Ahoi Mata is considered the goddess who protects children.
On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, mothers wake up early in the morning, after taking bath, offer Arghya to the Sun God and then observe Nirjala fast for the whole day. Ahoi Mata is worshiped at an auspicious time in the evening and then after looking at the stars, the fast is broken only after offering Arghya.
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2025 (Ahoi Ahtami 2025 Date)
Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed every year just eight days before Diwali. According to the Panchang, Ahoi Ashtami Puja takes place on the Ashtami date of Kartik Krishna Paksha. This year the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on Monday, 13 October 2025. According to astrology, a combination of Shiva Yoga, Siddha Yoga, Parigha Yoga and Ravi Yoga is also being formed on Ahoi Ashtami on 13th October.
- Ashtami Tithi of Kartik Shukla starts – 13th October from 12:14 pm
- Ashtami Tithi of Kartik Shukla ends – 14th October till 11:09 am
- Ahoi Ashtami fast date- Monday, 13 October 2025
- Ahoi Ashtami puja time – 05:53 to 07:08 pm
- Stargazing time – till 06:17 pm
Why is Ahoi Ashtami fast observed?
According to the fast story of Ahoi Ashtami, in ancient times, when a woman was digging soil in the forest, she unknowingly killed the child of a Sehi (Syahu), due to which the Sehi went into mourning for the child and got angry and cursed her to kill her and her child. Then the woman worships Ahoi Mata and asks for forgiveness, as a result of which the son becomes alive again. Since then, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami became popular for the attainment of a child and the longevity of the child.
By observing Ahoi Ashtami fast, mothers pray for the longevity, success, bright future and good health of their children. Therefore, this fast is not only considered a duty but also a divine symbol of a mother’s love, dedication, sacrifice and good wishes for her child.
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