Ahoi Ashtami
Kannada
Ahoi Ashtami
About Ahoi Ashtami
Ahoi Ashtami is observed eight days before Diwali, in the month of Kartik (October-November). It is celebrated by mothers who fast for the well-being and longevity of their children.
On this day, mothers observe a strict fast and worship Goddess Ahoi (a form of Goddess Parvati). They visit temples and offer prayers for the protection and prosperity of their children.
The festival is particularly important in Karnataka, where mothers gather in temples to perform the special puja and share their devotion.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Mothers observe a strict fast throughout the day, breaking it after sighting the moon.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a strict fast throughout the day.
- Visit temples and worship Goddess Ahoi.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon in the evening.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after sighting the moon in the evening.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Ahoi altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Ahoi for the well-being of children.
- Chant Ahoi Ashtami katha and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to family and community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mothers observe Ahoi Ashtami to pray for the well-being and longevity of their children.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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