Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Celebrate Ahoi Mata Vrat Katha Today with Star-Sighting Timings

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Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Celebrate Ahoi Mata Vrat Katha Today with Star-Sighting Timings

The cherished Hindu festival of Ahoi Ashtami is set to be celebrated on Monday, October 13, 2025. This auspicious day falls approximately eight days prior to Diwali Puja and four days after Karwa Chauth. Ahoi Ashtami holds significant importance, particularly for mothers, who traditionally fast for the well-being of their sons. However, in contemporary practices, this fast extends to the prosperity and longevity of all children.

Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Key Dates and Timings

On Ahoi Ashtami, several important timings and rituals will be observed:

  • Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat: 5:25 PM to 6:38 PM
  • Evening Time for Star Sighting: 5:47 PM
  • Krishna Dashami Moonrise: 11:05 PM
  • Ashtami Tithi Begins: 12:24 PM on October 13, 2025
  • Ashtami Tithi Ends: 11:09 AM on October 14, 2025
  • Sunset: 5:25 PM

Significance of Ahoi Ashtami

The festival of Ahoi Ashtami is rooted in a touching legend. Once, a devoted woman accidentally harmed baby hoglets while gathering soil for Diwali. As a consequence, her seven sons vanished. In her sorrow, she prayed to Goddess Ahoi Bhagawati, fasting and drawing the faces of the hoglets.

Pleased with her dedication, the Goddess returned her sons. From this story arose the custom of observing Ahoi Ashtami to pray for children’s health and success.

Rituals and Practices

On this day, mothers engage in rituals dedicated to Ahoi Mata and Goddess Lakshmi. The fast is traditionally broken during twilight after sighting stars. While some women wait for the moonrise to end their fast, it may be challenging as the moon sets late on this day. Mothers embrace this festival with devotion to ensure the health and prosperity of their children.

Participating in the Ahoi Ashtami rituals not only strengthens family bonds but also reflects the deep heritage of Hindu beliefs surrounding motherhood and protection.

As you prepare to celebrate Ahoi Ashtami 2025, remember these key timings and the heartfelt stories that enrich this sacred occasion.