Ahoi Ashtami Puja Vidhi: The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is a special festival for the mother of Hinduism, who wishes her children safety, happiness, prosperity, and longevity. This fast is observed 3 days after Karva Chauth and this year it will be observed on Tuesday, October 14.
Ahoi Mata, who is a form of Mata Parvati, is worshiped on this day. This fast and its measures are important not only for mothers but for all those who want the safety of their children.
The method of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat and Puja is a unique example of devotion and the rules of worship on this day are:
First, choose a clean and hygienic place in your home and install a picture of Ahoi Mata. It is usually a tradition to make an image of the mother with Geru on the wall, clean the place of worship, and decorate it with flowers and Rangoli.
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Offer fruits to Ahoi Mata. Especially those who want to have children should offer pomegranates to Ahoi Mata. It is believed that after opening the fast, husband and wife should eat this pomegranate together as it brings the happiness of healthy children. Also, light a ghee lamp. Some regional traditions also have the tradition of lighting eight ghee lamps. Also, make the puja more holy by lighting agarbatti, incense, or camphor.
People make an Ahoi Mata silver pendant, which is worn around the neck. Two silver beads are added to this pendant every year, it is worn from Ahoi Ashtami till Diwali, and then kept safe till next year. This is an optional tradition, which you can do as per your faith.
This fast starts in the morning and is opened at night by seeing the stars in many places. The fast is completed by seeing all the sages during this fast, which is given half to the stars with milk or water.
Special measures of Ahoi Ashtami for the safety of children
A special measure can be taken on the day of Ahoi Ashtami which provides protection to your children from any kind of danger and can make their future bright. It is not necessary to fast to do this remedy only you can protect your children by doing this with full faith and trust
Take a Kalava or raw thread: On the morning of Ahoi Ashtami, take a Kalava or raw thread and tie seven knots in it while chanting “Om Ahoi Mata Namah.” Keep this thread in front of the picture of Ahoi Mata at your place of worship throughout the day.
Pray and make resolutions: In the evening or at night, take this thread in your hands and pray to Ahoi Mata for the protection of your children, their good health, and a bright future.
Use of thread: Put this bhabhi under the children’s pillow and let it stay there till Diwali. If you have more than one child, separate threads can be prepared for each child. If the kids are older and live away from home, you can prepare more than their names and put them in front of their pictures.
Post-Diwali Method: After Diwali, tie this thread on the branch of a poplar tree. Also, wish the child happiness and peace. If a poplar tree is not available, a branch of another tree can be tied around the perimeter.
Importance of Ahoi Ashtami
The fast of Ahoi Ashtami and its remedies are considered to help remove all troubles from the lives of children and bring about positive changes. This fast further strengthens the sacred bond between parents and children. By performing the worship and remedies on this day with complete devotion and faith, Ahoi Mata fulfills every wish of her devotees.
FAQ- Ahoi Ashtami Puja Vidhi
What materials are needed for Ahoi Ashtami puja?
Materials for Ahoi Ashtami puja include a picture of Ahoi Mata, karwa, lamp, water-filled urn, pure ghee, cosmetics, roli, akshat, kalava, flour for making a square, incense, milk for offering arghya, fruits, and flowers.
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