Ahoi Ashtami — പ്രാധാന്യം
Ahoi Ashtami is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children. It falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. Mothers observe a fast and worship Ahoi Mata (or the constellation Saptarishi).
Ahoi Ashtami — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to legend, a woman accidentally caused the death of a lion cub while digging soil. She was cursed with the loss of her sons. She observed the Ahoi vrat and was blessed with their return. The vrat is observed by drawing the image of Ahoi Mata and her children.
Ahoi Ashtami — പൂജാ വിധി
- Observe a full-day fast (no water in strict observance) until star sighting.
- In the evening, draw the figure of Ahoi Mata and her children on the wall.
- Offer milk, sweets, and prasad; listen to the Ahoi Ashtami katha.
- After sighting the stars, break the fast with the prepared prasad.
Ahoi Ashtami — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ अहोई मात्रे नमः
oṃ ahoī mātre namaḥ
Salutations to Ahoi Mata
Ahoi Ashtami — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Prasad after star sighting
- ●Sattu
- ●Fruits
Ahoi Ashtami — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
North India
Mother's fast for children
UP/Rajasthan
Katha, star sighting
Ahoi Ashtami — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe fast
- ✓Draw Ahoi Mata figure
- ✓Listen to katha
- ✓Break after star sighting
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not break before stars appear
- ✗Avoid eating during fast
- ✗Do not skip the katha
Ahoi Ashtami — FAQ
- Ahoi Ashtami എന്താണ്?
- Ahoi Ashtami is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children.
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Ahoi Ashtami 2026, നവംബർ 2, തിങ്കളാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Ahoi Ashtami puja rituals?
- Observe a full-day fast (no water in strict observance) until star sighting.; In the evening, draw the figure of Ahoi Mata and her children on the wall.; Offer milk, sweets, and prasad; listen to the Ahoi Ashtami katha.; After sighting the stars, break the fast with the prepared prasad.
- What to eat on Ahoi Ashtami?
- Prasad after star sighting, Sattu, Fruits
- What should you do on Ahoi Ashtami?
- Observe fast; Draw Ahoi Mata figure; Listen to katha
- What should you avoid on Ahoi Ashtami?
- Do not break before stars appear; Avoid eating during fast; Do not skip the katha
- Ahoi Ashtami ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Ahoi Ashtami Ahoi Mataക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Ahoi Ashtami Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Ahoi Ashtami is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 നവം 2 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | — | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 23 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | — | — |