Ahoi Ashtami fast, which blesses with child happiness, learn the date, auspicious time and significance from an astrologer..

In Hinduism, every date and every fast has a unique significance. According to the Indian calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartika is considered very important. The Ahoi Mata fast is observed on this day. Mothers should observe this fast to pray for the long life of their sons, or women wishing to have children should fast for the birth of a child. The tradition of worshipping Ahoi Mata and offering prayers to the stars on this day brings happiness to the home.

Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed after Karva Chauth. On this day, mothers pray for the long life, good health, and a happy life for their children. Let's find out from Acharya Anand Bhardwaj of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, when this fast will be observed this year.

Acharya Anand Bhardwaj explained that according to the Vedic calendar, this year's Ashtami Tithi will begin on October 13th at around 12:24 pm. Ashtami Tithi will end on October 14th at around 1:09 pm. The auspicious time for Ahoi Ashtami Puja will be from 5:53 pm to 7:08 pm. According to the calendar, this year, the Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on October 13th.

Auspicious Yogas Forming on Ahoi Ashtami
He explained that four auspicious yogas are forming on Ahoi Ashtami this year. Ahoi Ashtami is marked by Ravi Yoga, Parigha Yoga, Shiva Yoga, and Punarvasu Nakshatra, which increases the significance of fasting and worshipping on this day.

Importance of Ahoi Devi Worship
Ahoi Ashtami falls before Diwali and after Karva Chauth. On this day, mothers take a vow to observe a waterless fast. In the evening, women worship Ahoi Devi. In many places, offerings are made to the stars after observing them. It is believed that childless women observing this fast are blessed with children by the blessings of Goddess Ahoi.

Auspicious time for Ahoi Ashtami
On Ahoi Ashtami, the fast is broken by looking at the stars in the evening. This time, stargazing on Ahoi Ashtami holds special significance. The auspicious time for stargazing on Ahoi Ashtami is 6:17 pm. Mothers who break their Ahoi Ashtami fast after moonrise will have to wait longer for the moon to rise, as the moonrise will occur at 11:20 pm on Ahoi Ashtami.

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