Ahoi Ashtami 2024: Every year women observe Ahoi Ashtami fast for the long life and happy life of their children. This fast is also one of the difficult fasts. This fast is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. According to Drik Panchang, this year Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on 24 October 2024. On this day, women keep fast throughout the day to consume food and water. Syahi Mata and Ahoi Mata are worshiped during Ahoi Ashtami fast. The fast is broken only after looking at the stars in the evening and offering Arghya. Let us know why the fast is broken by looking at the stars on Ahoi Ashtami?
Correct date of Ahoi Ashtami
According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 24 October 2024 at 01:18 am and will end on 25 October 2024 at 01:58 am. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on 24 October 2024.
Time to see the stars: On this day, stars will start appearing in the sky at 05:56 pm.
Why is the fast broken on Ahoi Ashtami by looking at the stars?
Just as Nirjala fast of Karva Chauth is observed for the long life and continuous good fortune of the husband. Similarly, in Hindu religion, Nirjala fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed for the long life and happy life of the children. On Karva Chauth, the fast is broken after offering Arghya to the moon. At the same time, during Ahoi Ashtami fast, the fast is broken in the evening after seeing the stars and offering Arghya. According to religious beliefs, seeing and worshiping countless stars on the day of Ahoi Ashtami results in innumerable children in the family. In this fast, mothers pray for a bright future for the children born in the house, just as the stars shine in the sky during worship. It is very important to offer Arghya to the stars during Ahoi Ashtami fast. It is said that without this one does not get the full results of the fast.
