What to do and what not to do on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, know the correct method of worship?
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Rules: If women are planning to keep a fast on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, then they should know very well the rules and rituals of worship related to this fast. Because due to a small mistake in this puja, you may have to face many problems in life. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped with rituals. By worshiping with full devotion, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati soon become happy and provide desired blessings to the people.
According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start at 1:18 am on Thursday, 24th October and will continue till 1:58 am on Friday, 25th October. According to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on Thursday, 24th October only.
The auspicious time of puja on the day of Ahoi Ashtami will be from 05:42 pm to 06:58 pm and that means women will get only 01 hour 16 minutes time to perform puja and the evening time to see the stars is 06:06 pm. . The time of moonrise on the day of Ahoi Ashtami is 11:56 pm.
What to do on Ahoi Ashtami
- On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, wake up in the morning, take a bath and take a pledge to fast.
- You can worship the idol or picture of Ahoi Mata.
- Offer Roli, sandalwood, flowers, lamp, incense etc. in the puja.
- Offer Arghya to the moon in the evening on Ahoi Ashtami.
- Be sure to listen to the Vrat Katha during the worship of Ahoi Ashtami.
- Bless your children and donate to Brahmins if possible.
What not to do on Ahoi Ashtami
- Do not use needle and thread: Using needle and thread is considered prohibited on this day.
- Do not use scissors or a knife: Scissors or knives should not be used on this day.
- Don’t give anything to others: One should not give anything to others on this day.
- Do not quarrel with anyone: One should not quarrel with anyone on this day.
- Do not eat bitter food: Bitter food should not be eaten on this day.
correct method of worship
- On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Spread a red cloth on a post and install the idol or picture of Mata Ahoi on it.
- Bathe the idol with Ganga water and wear new clothes.
- Light a lamp in front of the idol and offer incense sticks.
- Offer roli, sandalwood, flowers etc.
- Listen to the story of Ahoi Ashtami and offer Arghya to the moon in the evening.
Keep these things in mind while listening to the story
On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, while listening to the fasting story during puja, you must keep seven types of grains in your lap and after the story is over, feed these grains to the cow. This brings blessings of long life and happiness and prosperity to the child. It is believed that observing this fast protects the children and keeps them healthy. Apart from this, one gets relief from the problems coming in life.