After fasting on Karva Chauth for the long life of the husband, comes the festival of Ahoi Ashtami. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast the whole day, praying for the well-being of their children. The recognition of this festival is high especially among the women of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. According to religious beliefs, observing fast on this day gives long life to the children and brings happiness and prosperity in their life. However, like every festival, it also has some rules. There are some things which can break the fast if done on this day, while there are some things which are considered auspicious to do on this day. So let us know about this in detail today.
It is auspicious to do this work on Ahoi Ashtami
Even on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, women observe Nirjala fast the whole day. Worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day is considered very auspicious. Along with this, also worship Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya. It is said that by worshiping Shiva family on this day, happiness and peace remains in the house and love also remains between the family members.
On this day, when you worship Ahoi Mata in the evening, include your children also in the worship. Since you are celebrating these festivals for the happiness and peace of your children, by including them, the blessings of Ahoi Mata remain upon them.
Doing charitable work on the day of Ahoi Ashtami is also considered very auspicious. On this day you can distribute wheat or any grain to the poor. Apart from this, eating them is also considered very auspicious. You can also host a feast for the pundits. Apart from this, one should also feed something to Mother Cow, only then the Ahoi fast is considered complete.
The fast of Ahoi (Ahoi Ashtami) is broken by looking at the stars. In such a situation, break the fast only after the stars come out by giving water. Worship Ahoi Mata according to the rituals. Wearing silver jewelery on this day is considered very auspicious. Especially women wearing Sayyu Mata wear a special jewelery on this day. Without wearing it the fast is considered incomplete.
Don’t do this even by mistake
If you are observing Ahoi Ashtami fast, then keep some things in mind. These small mistakes can also break your fast. First of all, wake up early on the day of Ahoi and take bath and prepare well. Wearing black color on this day is considered inauspicious. Apart from this, do not do any work related to soil like digging etc. throughout the day.
Avoid fighting with anyone. Doing this may break your fast. Apart from this, use only brass or copper urn to provide water.
Do not use steel kalash or pot at all even by mistake. Apart from this, after breaking the fast, consume only satvik food.
