Ahoi Ashtami on November 1: Mothers to fast for children, puja muhurat from 5:36 pm

The Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. According to the Panchang, it will be observed this year on Sunday, November 1. The festival is linked especially to wishes for children's happiness, prosperity, good health and long life. On this day, women worship Ahoi Mata and fast for the well-being of their children.

The Ashtami tithi begins at 2:51 pm on November 1 and ends at 1:10 pm on November 2. The evening puja is held to carry special significance on this day. After fasting through the day, women worship Ahoi Mata in the evening and pray for their children's welfare.

The puja muhurat is from 5:36 pm to 6:54 pm, giving a total of 1 hour 18 minutes for the worship.

The puja procedure is described as follows. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, wake up early, bathe and wear clean clothes. Then pray for the children's well-being and take the vow to fast. In the evening, clean the temple or any clean spot at home thoroughly and install an image of Ahoi Mata. Then light a lamp and offer roli (kumkum), grains of rice, flowers and the rest of the puja items.

During the puja, meditate on Ahoi Mata and pray for the children's long life, good health and happy life. Then read the Ahoi Ashtami fast's story oneself or listen to it from a family member. After the story, perform the aarti of the goddess and offer prasad with devotion. In the evening, when the stars become visible, offer water to them according to the family's tradition and pray for the children's welfare. The fast is then broken.

The Ahoi Ashtami festival is regarded as a symbol of love, trust and well-being between mother and child. According to religious belief, worshipping Ahoi Mata and keeping a strict fast on this day brings happiness and peace to children's lives. Women pray for their children's long life, good health, progress and bright future. The fast is also linked to the worship of Goddess Parvati, and in many homes Ahoi Mata is worshipped as a form of Goddess Parvati.

Women who keep the fast follow strict rules through the day and listen to the story of Ahoi Mata during the evening puja. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many parts of North India. In some areas, women break their fast after seeing the stars, according to family tradition.

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