How do Ahoi Ashtami Puja?

Place a Kalash filled with water and cover it with a lid. And then, keep a Karwa (earthen pitcher filled with water) on top of the Kalash. Pray to Ahoi Mata and seek her blessings for your children. Offer Gandham, Pushpam, Deepam, Dhoop and Naivedyam to Ahoi Mata.

What is done on Ahoi Ashtami?

New Delhi: Ahoi Ashtami is being celebrated in India on November 8. On this day, mothers observe fast for the well-being of their children. Also known as ‘Ahoi Aathe’, strict fasting is observed after seeing the early morning moon around 4 am and the fast is broken after seeing the stars at night.

Can I wash clothes on Ahoi Ashtami?

On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, first, wash and wear clean clothes. Now sit for worship in the temple of the house and take a vow.

Is Ahoi Ashtami only for sons?

However, in modern times, the fast is observed for the well-being of sons as well as daughters. Ahoi Ashtami festival is similar to Karwa Chauth, during which women observe a day-long fast for their husband and break it only after sighting the moon.

What is the significance of Ahoi Ashtami Puja?

In this context, the day of Ahoi Ashtami is known as Krishnashtami. This day is very significant for those couples who don’t have any children. On the very same day couples take dip in the Radha Kunda at Mathura, perform Puja and make offering of the Kushmanda.

When is the date of Ahoi Ashtami 2019?

Ahoi Ashtami 2019 would be celebrated on October 21 2019, Monday this year. Know the puja vidhi, vrat katha and timings here. The auspicious Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated every year on the Ashtami of Kartik Krishna Paksha throughout India, four days after Karvachauth and 8 days before Diwali.

When do mothers observe Ahoi Ashtami vrat Vidhi?

Every mother yearns for the best life for her child. For this, mothers observe the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat and follow its ritual or Puja Vidhi with vigor and zeal. Mothers wake up early morning before the sun rises and gets ready. They draw a picture of Ahoi Mata with seven sons, on a wall.

When do you fast for Ahoi Ashtami in India?

Ahoi Ashtami fasting is done about 8 days before Diwali on Krishna Paksha Ashtami. According to Purnimant calendar followed in North India it falls during the month of Kartik and according to Amanta calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other southern states it falls during the month of Ashwin.