Ahoi Ashtami 2025: The Ahoi Ashtami fast, kept by mothers for the health and long life of their children, will be observed on Monday (October 13, 2025). This is an important Hindu festival in which mothers abstain from drinking a single drop of water or eating even a morsel of food throughout the day. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Ahoi.
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Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date and Time
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ahoi Ashtami Date | Monday, October 13, 2025 | — |
| Ashtami Tithi Begins | October 13, 2025 | 12:24 PM |
| Ashtami Tithi Ends | October 14, 2025 | 11:09 AM |
| Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat | October 13, 2025 | 05:53 PM to 07:08 PM |
| Sighting of Stars (Sanjh Time) | October 13, 2025 | 06:17 PM |
| Moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami (Krishna Dashami) | October 13, 2025 | 11:20 PM |
Ahoi Ashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha during the holy month of Kartik. All mothers observing fast keep it from sunrise till sunset and break it after sighting the stars. It is therefore important to eat the right foods before and after the fast to remain energetic.
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Foods To Eat Before Ahoi Ashtami Fast
- Soaked dry fruits like cashews, almonds, walnuts, or raisins keep the body energized throughout the day.
- Coconut water keeps the body hydrated and balances electrolytes.
- Fruits rich in fiber prevent frequent hunger pangs during the fast.
- Herbal tea or soup
Foods To Eat After Ahoi Ashtami Fast
- Khichdi
- Vegetable upma
- Fruit salad
- Makhana kheer
- Coconut water
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Puja Rituals
- Before beginning their puja rituals, women wake up early and take a bath.
- They wear traditional clothes, a silver necklace, and a locket with the image of Ahoi Mata
- They use akshat, roli, and milk to worship the image.
- They light a diya and offer bhog prasad to Goddess Ahoi.
- After sighting the stars, they break their fast.
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