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Who is Mother? Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed four days after Karva Chauth. Just as women fast on the day of Karva Chauth for the long life and happy life of their husbands, similarly the fast on Ahoi Ashtami is observed for the long life and well-being of their children. Every year Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, which is on 13 October 2025. On this day, Ahoi Mata is worshiped by observing fast as per rituals. In this article we will know who Ahoi Mata is and whose incarnation she is considered to be.

Who is Ahoi Mata? (Who is that mother)

Ahoi Mata is considered to be the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Ahoi Mata is worshiped especially for the protection and longevity of children. She is known as the protector goddess of children, who bestows blessings of happiness, prosperity and protection of children. According to some beliefs, Ahoi Mata is also considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi. Ahoi Mata is also known as Syahu Mata. There is a religious belief that by worshiping Ahoi Mata, women's problems related to infertility, abortion, untimely death of children and evil children are solved.

Why is Ahoi Ashtami fast observed?

According to a legend, once a woman unknowingly killed the babies of a porcupine (mongoose), after which she sought forgiveness from the goddess. The goddess was pleased and blessed him that his child would be safe. Since then, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed for the welfare of the children.

How to worship Ahoi Mata?

Wake up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and offer water to the Sun God.

After this, take a pledge to fast with some water in your hand.

Draw a picture of Ahoi Mata on a clean wall or stick a cardboard picture.

Keep roli, rice, kumkum, garland, fruits, sweets etc. in the puja thali.

Apply kumkum to Ahoi Mata and offer fruits and flower garlands.

Offer sweets, malpua or puri-vegetables to Ahoi Mata.

Perform Ahoi Mata Aarti and listen to the fast story of Ahoi Ashtami.

After the stars come out at night, offer water to the stars.

Break the fast only after offering Arghya to the stars.

Donate the makeup items offered during puja to your mother-in-law or any elderly woman in the house.

(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.)