Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Preparations for Diwali have started everywhere, including homes and markets. According to the Indian calendar, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is considered very important. Ahoi Mata fast is observed on this day and this time this fast will be observed on 13 October 2025, Monday.

Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma, Director of Shri Lakshminarayan Astro Solution Ajmer told that, this time Kartik Krishna Ashtami Tithi will start on 13 October 2025 at 12:24 pm and it will end on 14 October at 11:09 pm.

This day holds special significance for Indian Hindu women, because mothers observe Nirja fast for the longevity and health of their children. The fast is broken after offering Arghya to the stars in the evening.

Fast is kept for children

Astrologer Nitika Sharma told that the importance of Ahoi Ashtami fast is considered very special. By observing this fast, your children not only become happy but also have a long life. They are protected from all types of diseases.

By observing this fast, happiness and prosperity increases in your house and children in your house progress well in their career. This fast is observed from sunrise to sunset and is broken only after offering water to the stars without eating or drinking water.

Ahoi Ashtami auspicious time

Astrologer Nitika Sharma told that, the best time of worship for Ahoi Ashtami will be from 05:53 minutes to 07:08 minutes in the evening. Overall, the auspicious time of puja will last for 1 hour 15 minutes.

The time for breaking the fast after seeing the stars will start from 06:28 in the evening. At the same time, the time of moonrise is at 11:40 pm. At some places there is a tradition of breaking the fast by offering Arghya to the Moon.

Importance of Ahoi Ashtami fast
Ahoi Ashtami falls eight days before Diwali and four days after Karva Chauth. On this day mothers take a pledge to fast without water. In the evening, women worship Ahoi Devi. At many places, after seeing the stars, Arghya is offered to them.

It is believed that by observing this fast, childless women also get the happiness of having a child with the blessings of Mother Ahoi.

Who is Ahoi Mata?
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Ahoi Mata is considered to be the form of Mother Parvati. She is especially worshiped as the goddess who protects children and gives them long life.

There is a religious belief that by worshiping them, such combinations are formed in the horoscope of women, which remove the problems related to infertility, abortion, untimely death of children and evil children.

The legend of Ahoi Mata

According to the legend, the form of Ahoi Mata is depicted as a porcupine (mongoose). It is said that in ancient times a woman, who was the mother of her sons, accidentally killed porcupine babies while digging soil in the forest.

After this the woman apologizes to the goddess. Pleased with his penance, the goddess blesses him that his children will be safe. Since then, mothers worship Ahoi Mata and pray for the longevity and well-being of their children.

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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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