Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Date and Significance: Is Ahoi Aathe on October 13 or 14? Find Out Here
Ahoi Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly among women. This festival honors Ahoi Mata, with mothers observing a fast for the health and longevity of their children. In 2025, Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on October 13.
Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Date and Timing
The observance of Ahoi Ashtami occurs during the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. For 2025, key timings are as follows:
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: October 13, 2025, at 12:24 PM
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: October 14, 2025, at 11:09 AM
- Puja Muhurat: October 13, 2025, from 05:53 PM to 07:08 PM
- Time for Sighting Stars: October 13, 2025, at 06:17 PM
- Moonrise: October 13, 2025, at 11:20 PM
Significance of Ahoi Ashtami
Ahoi Ashtami holds great importance, especially in North India, as it is a day when mothers pray for their children’s well-being and fortune. They observe a day-long fast, which they only break after sighting the evening stars. The festival takes place eight days before Diwali, enhancing its festive spirit.
Rituals and Traditions
On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, women follow specific rituals to honor Ahoi Mata:
- Women wake up early and bathe, adorning themselves in clean, traditional attire.
- They wear a silver necklace and locket featuring Ahoi Mata, adding a silver bead each year.
- During the puja, they offer akshat (rice), roli (vermilion), and milk to the deity.
- A diya is lit using desi ghee, and prasad is offered.
- Once the stars are sighted in the evening, the fast is broken.
In conclusion, Ahoi Ashtami is a cherished festival that emphasizes the bond between mothers and their children. The date of October 13, 2025, promises a time of devotion and celebration.
