Ahoi Ashtami 2024 Date, Rituals and Significance: Here's What You Should Know About the Auspicious Hindu Festival Dedicated To Ahoi Mata
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed by the mothers for the health and longevity of their children. The fast is broken during twilight after sighting stars in the sky while some women break the fast after sighting the moon.
Ahoi Ashtami is a festival celebrated by the Hindus, primarily in northern India with great devotion. 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 Ashvin. However, it is just the name of the month which differs and the fasting of Ahoi Ashtami is done on the same day. Ahoi Ashtami 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Traditionally, on the day of Ahoi Ashtami mothers used to fast from dawn to dusk for the wellbeing of their kids. In this article, let’s know more about Ahoi Ashtami 2024 date and the significance of this auspicious day. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.
Ahoi Ashtami 2024 Date
Ahoi Ashtami 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Rituals
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed by the mothers for the health and longevity of their children. The fast is broken during twilight after sighting stars in the sky while some women break the fast after sighting the moon. Mothers pray to Ahoi Mata, a form of Goddess Durga for the well-being and happiness of their kids and often create images of the goddess in sand or clay, decorating them with traditional items.
Ahoi Ashtami Significance
Ahoi Ashtami is an auspicious occasion that emphasises the bond between mothers and their children. Ahoi Ashtami holds great importance as on this day, special prayers and offerings are made to Ahoi Mata by mothers, seeking blessings for their children's health and prosperity. The fasting day falls approximately eight days before Diwali Puja and four days after Karwa Chauth. Similar to Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami is more popular in North India. The day is also known as Ahoi Aathe. On the Ahoi Ashtami day, women take a pledge, called Sankalp, to keep the fast for the well-being of their children. The mothers also recite during Sankalp that the fasting would be without any food or the water and the fast would be broken after sighting the stars or the moon.
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