Ahoi Ashtami — महत्त्वम्
Ahoi Ashtami is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children. It falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. Mothers observe a fast and worship Ahoi Mata (or the constellation Saptarishi).
Ahoi Ashtami — महत्त्वम्
According to legend, a woman accidentally caused the death of a lion cub while digging soil. She was cursed with the loss of her sons. She observed the Ahoi vrat and was blessed with their return. The vrat is observed by drawing the image of Ahoi Mata and her children.
Ahoi Ashtami — पूजाविधिः
- Observe a full-day fast (no water in strict observance) until star sighting.
- In the evening, draw the figure of Ahoi Mata and her children on the wall.
- Offer milk, sweets, and prasad; listen to the Ahoi Ashtami katha.
- After sighting the stars, break the fast with the prepared prasad.
Ahoi Ashtami — मन्त्राः
ॐ अहोई मात्रे नमः
oṃ ahoī mātre namaḥ
Salutations to Ahoi Mata
Ahoi Ashtami — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Prasad after star sighting
- ●Sattu
- ●Fruits
Ahoi Ashtami — अन्यनामानि
North India(अहोई अष्टमी)
Mother's fast for children
UP/Rajasthan(अहोई अष्टमी)
Katha, star sighting
Ahoi Ashtami — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe fast
- ✓Draw Ahoi Mata figure
- ✓Listen to katha
- ✓Break after star sighting
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not break before stars appear
- ✗Avoid eating during fast
- ✗Do not skip the katha
Ahoi Ashtami — FAQ
- Ahoi Ashtami किम् अस्ति?
- Ahoi Ashtami is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children.
- Ahoi Ashtami पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe a full-day fast (no water in strict observance) until star sighting.; In the evening, draw the figure of Ahoi Mata and her children on the wall.; Offer milk, sweets, and prasad; listen to the Ahoi Ashtami katha.; After sighting the stars, break the fast with the prepared prasad.
- Ahoi Ashtami दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Prasad after star sighting, Sattu, Fruits
- Ahoi Ashtami दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe fast; Draw Ahoi Mata figure; Listen to katha
- Ahoi Ashtami दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not break before stars appear; Avoid eating during fast; Do not skip the katha
- Ahoi Ashtami दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Ahoi Ashtami Ahoi Mata देवाय समर्पितम्।