Ahoi Ashtami Vrat, also known as Hoi Mata Puja, is a popular North Indian ritual dedicated to Goddess Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Puja is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children, especially sons. Ahoi Ashtami Festival is celebrated on the 8th day after new moon in Kartik Month (October – November). This year, the date of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is on 24 October 2024.
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Pooja
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Pooja usually falls a week before the Diwali festival and after the Karwa Chauth Festival. Ahoi Ashtami Vrat fasting starts from early sunrise and the fasting ends after sighting of Lord Chandra. Ahoi Mata Story is read during the day and Ahoi Ashtami Aarti is sung to worship the goddess.
Story of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Katha is related to the story of a mother and seven sons. According to the popular legend, the mother lost all her children within a year. This was due to an accidental sin. Earlier, she had unintentionally killed a lion cub in the forest while she was digging for soil. To get rid of the sin, she took Ahoi Ashtami Vrat and prayed to Goddess Ahoi Ashtami Bhagavati.Goddess Hoi Mata is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, who is believed to protect the offspring of all living beings. And by the blessings of the goddess she was able to get back all her children.
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