Ahoi Ashtami is also known by names like Karak Ashtami, Karashtami and Avahi Aathe, which is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Kartik Krishna Paksha. On this day, mothers observe a fast and worship Goddess Ahoi for the long life of their children.

Worshiping Mother Ahoi as per the rituals and rules on Ahoi Ashtami ensures happiness and peace in the life of the children. This year this fast will be observed on 13 October 2025.

In the worship of Ahoi Mata, many things like fruits, flowers etc. are offered and Bhog is also offered. But many times people are not aware of the traditional offerings. Know 5 such traditional bhogs, offering which makes Ahoi Mata very happy.

Kadhi Rice- Kadhi rice is offered to Ahoi Mata. Make sure to offer this satvik and simple food in puja. This offering maintains peace in the life of the children also. Mother Ahoi is also very fond of offering curried rice.

You can also offer milk sweets or things made from milk during the worship of Ahoi Ashtami. On this day you can also offer kheer, rasmalai, chhena barfi, ralgulla etc.

Water chestnut- It is important to offer water chestnut on Ahoi Ashtami. It is believed that offering water chestnut does not bring any kind of hindrance in the life of the child.

Halwa- On Ahoi Ashtami, you can offer things made of semolina like semolina hawala to Mother Goddess. If you want, you can also offer Halwa-Puri to Ahoi Mata. This offering is very auspicious.