Mothers observe the Ahoi Ashtami fast to wish their descendants well-being and long life. This fast holds special significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Ahoi Mata ensures blessings upon the children.
On this day, women observe a waterless fast and perform ritual worship of Ahoi Mata in the evening. After the worship is completed, water is offered when the stars appear in the sky. Then, the women break their fast.
It is reported that the Ahoi Ashtami festival will be celebrated on November 1, 2026, on a Sunday. If you plan to observe the fast on this day, below is information on the auspicious time for worship and a simple method for performing the ritual.
Ahoi Ashtami Worship Ritual:
On Ahoi Ashtami, one should take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes. After this, one must take an oath for the longevity and good health of the children, remembering Ahoi Mata. In the evening, a platform is set up in a clean place at home, covered with red or yellow woven material.
An image of Ahoi Mata is placed on this platform; in some families, the worship is performed by drawing an image of the Mother on the wall. Kumari, akshat, flowers, and garlands are offered to the Mother. Next, incense and a lamp are lit, and fruits, sweets, and prasad are offered. Milk, rice, and wheat can also be brought. After this, the story of the Ahoi Ashtami fast is read or listened to, and everything concludes with worship using Aarti of the Mother.
How to offer water to the stars on Ahoi Ashtami?
The tradition of offering water to the stars as part of this fast is considered special. When the stars appear in the sky in the evening, one should fill a vessel with clean water and offer this water towards the stars. During this process, one must meditate on Ahoi Mata and pray for the good health, long life, and happy destiny of one's descendants.
