Ahoi Ashtami 2025: The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Mothers observe this fast for the long life and prosperity of their children. On this day, mothers observe Nirjala fast and worship ink mother along with Ahoi Ashtami. In the evening, they are offered arghya when the stars come out and after that the fast is passed. In Hinduism, it is considered one of the difficult fasts. Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed four days after Karva Chauth and eight days before the festival of Diwali. It is considered a symbol of mother’s love, fascination and dedication to her child. It is believed that childless women observe this fast with the desire to get children.
This time the coincidence of Guru-Pushya Yoga is getting
This year, on the fast of Ahoi Ashtami, Guru-Pushya is becoming a coincidence of yoga. This yoga is considered very important in astrology.
Ahoi Ashtami Tithi and Pooja Auspicious Muhurta
The Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month starts on 13 October 2025 at 12:24 pm. This date will be on 14 October 2025 till 11:09 am. In such a situation, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on 13 October 2025, Monday.
Time for the rise of wires: 06:17 pm
Moonrise time on Ahoi Ashtami: 11:20 pm
You can open fast after offering stars
In the fast of Ahoi Ashtami, mothers fast for the salutation of their children till the evening i.e. till the rise of stars. In the evening, after visiting the stars and offering them arghya, they observe the fast. However, in some places there is a tradition of opening the fast after seeing the moon and offering them arghya. But, on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, Chandra Darshan is a little late.
What to eat in Ahoi Ashtami fast
Like the fast of Karva Chauth, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami is also harsh. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast and do not take food and water. To observe fast in the evening, sattvic things like dry fruits, fruits and sago should be consumed.