Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Dos And Don’ts For Puja, Rituals

Ahoi Ashtami is a festival celebrated by women in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in which they observe a fast for their kids. It is believed that Goddess Ahoi blesses mothers and their offspring.

Many women abstain from eating or drinking anything during the fast. They break the fast only after seeing the moon. However, there are a few dos and don’ts of the puja and ritual that you must know about if you are observing a fast this year.

We spoke to astrologer Radhakant Vats to understand how certain rituals, if not performed correctly, can impact the lives of kids.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023: Puja And Ritual Dos

• If you are observing fast, you should worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during puja. Along with them, you should also offer your prayers to their kids. It will attract harmony in your family and maintain love between members. Your kids and loved ones will live happily.
• When you break the fast Ahoi Ashtami this year, you should offer seven types of grains to the holy cow. You should also donate seven types of grains to the underprivileged to receive the blessings of the Goddess for your kids. She will also bless your family with prosperity and wealth, need we say that those in need will also bless you and remember you in their prayers? You should also feed a temple priest after completing the fast (How To Break Karwa Chauth Fast).
• When you are worshipping Goddess Ahoi on this day, you should include your kids during the puja or veneration. They must be present with you and perform rituals throughout the day. It will help them attract luck. The expert said that your entire family will be blessed by Gods and Goddesses.
• While the silver vessel is considered inauspicious, accessories are considered lucky. Mothers should wear silver jewellery to attract blessings of Ahoi Mata and prosperity into the house.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023: What Not To Do

• If you are fasting on Ahoi Ashtami, you must ensure not to indulge in any task related to soil. You should also avoid gardening throughout the day. These acts are believed to attract bad luck for the kids.
• According to the expert, fasting mothers should also avoid touching or coming in contact with a sharp object. It is considered inauspicious.
• You should avoid getting into arguments with anyone, especially family members. It is believed that if you quarrel when you are fasting, it will break. Thus, you will not receive the blessings of Goddess Ahoi.
• When you are offering water to the moon and star, you must use a copper or brass vessel. It is crucial that you check the metal of the vessel and avoid steel vessels at any cost.
• Among the don'ts, you should avoid wearing black colour on this day. Many experts also suggest avoiding cutting or sewing anything. Women are also expected to avoid sleeping during the day and eat non-vegetarian food, onion, and garlic.

If you are also celebrating Ahoi Ashtami this year, you should keep the aforementioned dos and don’ts in mind to please the Goddess and receive her blessings for your kids and family.