Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date and time: Ahoi Ashtami today; know Ahoi Mata vrat katha, time for sighting stars, shubh muhurat

Updated on: Oct 13, 2025, 09:37:22 IST

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Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date and time: Ahoi Ashtami falls approximately eight days before Diwali Puja and four days after Karwa Chauth. (HT PHOTO)

Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date and time: Ahoi Ashtami falls on October 13. Know Ahoi Mata vrat katha, time for sighting stars, shubh muhurat and more.

Ahoi Ashtami 2025: The auspicious Hindu festival of Ahoi Ashtami falls on Monday, October 13 this year. It falls approximately eight days before Diwali Puja and four days after Karwa Chauth.

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On this day, traditionally, mothers used to fast from dawn to dusk for the wellbeing of their sons. However, in modern times, Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed for the prosperity and long life of all children. Here's everything you need to know about this fast:

Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Shubh muhurat and time for sighting stars

Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat - 5:25 PM to 6:38 PM

Govardhana Radha Kunda Snan on Monday, October 13

Sanjh (evening) time for sighting stars - 5:47 PM

Krishna Dashami Moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami - 11:05 PM

Ashtami Tithi Begins - 12:24 PM on October 13, 2025

Ashtami Tithi Ends - 11:09 AM on October 14, 2025

Mothers observe a fast on Ahoi Ashtami for their child's health, prosperity and well-being. (HT PHOTO)

Sunset - 5:25 PM

Brahma Muhurat - 4:03 AM to 4:52 AM

Vijaya Muhurat - 1:30 PM to 2:17 PM

Abhijit Muhurat - 11:09 AM to 11:56 AM

Ravi Yoga - 5:41 AM to 12:26 PM

Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Vrat katha and significance

On the auspicious occasion of Ashoi Ashtami, it is considered extremely important to recite the Ahoi Ashtami katha. Per Drik Panchang, long ago, a devoted woman accidentally killed baby hoglets while collecting soil for Diwali.

On Ahoi Ashtami, Hindus worship Ahoi Mata and Goddess Lakshmi. (HT PHOTO)

Soon after, her seven sons disappeared. Grieving and repentant, she prayed to Goddess Ahoi Bhagawati on Kartik Krishna Ashtami, fasting and sketching the hoglet’s face. Pleased with her devotion, the Goddess restored her sons. Since then, mothers observe Ahoi Ashtami for their children’s well-being.

According to Hindu beliefs, the Ahoi Ashtami fast is broken during twilight after sighting stars in the sky. Some women also break the fast after sighting the moon, but it might be difficult to follow as the moon rises late in the night on Ahoi Ashtami.

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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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