For mothers, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat holds special significance. This fast is observed every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. This year Ahoi Ashtami falls on Monday, October 13, 2025. On this day, women observe a fast and worship Goddess Ahoi Mata for the well-being, protection, and long life of their children. The fast is broken only after sighting the stars and offering arghya (water offering) to them.
According to scriptures, performing certain remedies on Ahoi Ashtami evening brings blessings of children’s progress, long life, and prosperity. Here are three powerful rituals you can perform today to please Goddess Ahoi:
1. Light 7 Ghee Lamps in the Home Temple
Before breaking your fast in the evening, light seven ghee lamps in your home temple. Pray sincerely for your child’s long life, happiness, and protection. Request Goddess Ahoi to shower her blessings on your children and protect them from troubles.
It is believed that by doing this, Ahoi Mata grants special blessings, and any ongoing challenges in your child’s life begin to fade away.
2. Plant a Tulsi for a Disobedient Child
If your child often disobeys or doesn’t listen to you, plant a Tulsi plant in the east direction of your home today. Light a ghee lamp near it and circumambulate (walk around) it 11 times, praying for your child’s bright future, good health, and long life.
This ritual brings the blessings of Goddess Tulsi, helping bring positive change, calmness, and stability to your child’s nature.
3. Donate Grains Through Your Child’s Hands
If you wish your child to remain happy and successful throughout life, perform Ahoi Mata Puja today and help your child donate wheat or rice to seven poor women.
Doing this brings punya (spiritual merit) and ensures stability and growth in your child’s life. It is also believed that Goddess Ahoi continues to protect your child from all harm and negativity.
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