Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi करने के लिए क्या सामग्री आवश्यक है? (What samagri is required for Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi?)

Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi (अहोई अष्टमी (होई आठे - अहोई माता) व्रत, तारा अर्घ्य एवं संतान रक्षा सम्पूर्ण विधि) के लिए आवश्यक सामग्री: Ahoi Mata Poster or Geru Paste for Wall Mural (1 pc), Silver Syahu Locket with Silver Beads (1 mala), Earthen / Brass Karwa with Spout (1 pc), Wheat Grains & Radish with Leaves (1 bowl wheat & 2 radishes), Sweet Wheat Flour Puris (Pua / Gulgule) (8 or 16 pcs), Water Pot for Star Arghya (1 pc), Red Vermilion, Akshat & Flowers (1 bowl), Pure Ghee Diya (1 pc) सहित कुल 8 वस्तुएं हैं। पूजन से पहले सभी सामग्री स्वच्छ स्थान पर एकत्रित कर लें।

Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi करने में कितना समय लगता है? (Duration of Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi)

Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi की सम्पूर्ण वैदिक विधि और विधिवत मंत्रोच्चार में लगभग 45 मिनट का समय लगता है।

Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi के प्रमुख चरण क्या हैं? (Steps of Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi)

Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi में कुल 5 वैदिक चरण हैं, जिसमें ध्यानाव्हान, षोडशोपचार पूजन, मंत्र जप और अंत में आरती एवं क्षमा प्रार्थना शामिल है।

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Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे) Vrat & Evening Star Arghya Vidhi

A devoted liturgical guide for mothers observing the strict waterless Ahoi Ashtami Vrat for the long life, health, and academic success of their children, including drawing the 8-cornered Ahoi Mata mural, stringing the sacred silver Syau Mala, and offering Arghya to the stars at twilight.

Auspicious Timing WindowKartika Krishna Ashtami during Twilight (Sandhyakal) and Star Sighting (Tara Darshan).

पूजा आवश्यक सामग्री चेकलिस्ट (Samagri Checklist)

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Pooja Essentials

Ahoi Mata Poster or Geru Paste for Wall Mural

अहोई माता का चित्र अथवा गेरू-चावल का लेप • 1 pc

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Silver Syahu Locket with Silver Beads

चांदी का स्याहू (अहोई लॉकेट) एवं चांदी के मोती • 1 mala

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Earthen / Brass Karwa with Spout

पूजा का मिट्टी अथवा पीतल का करवा • 1 pc

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Water Pot for Star Arghya

तारों को अर्घ्य देने हेतु जल से भरा लोटा • 1 pc

अनिवार्य

Red Vermilion, Akshat & Flowers

रोली, अक्षत एवं लाल पुष्प • 1 bowl

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Pure Ghee Diya

शुद्ध घी का दीपक • 1 pc

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Offerings & Prasad

Wheat Grains & Radish with Leaves

गेहूं के दाने एवं पत्तों सहित ताजी मूली • 1 bowl wheat & 2 radishes

अनिवार्य

Sweet Wheat Flour Puris (Pua / Gulgule)

आटे के मीठे पुए अथवा हलवा • 8 or 16 pcs

अनिवार्य

Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi

Drawing the Ahoi Mata Mural & Sanctification

Clean the north or east wall of the puja room. Using red geru and ground rice paste (or place a printed consecrated poster), draw the 8-cornered (Ashtakona) image of Ahoi Mata along with the Sun, Moon, seven sons, and the porcupine (Syahu) with her cubs.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

ॐ उमामहेश्वराभ्यां नमः। ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

Consecration of the Silver Syahu Mala

Place the sacred silver Syahu locket and silver beads strung on red thread on the pooja chowki. Each year on Ahoi Ashtami, mothers add two new silver beads to this heirloom necklace for each child. Anoint the necklace with red roli, akshat, and fragrant flowers.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

आयुर्बलं यशो वर्चः प्रजाः पशुवसूनि च। ब्रह्मप्रज्ञां च मेधां च त्वं नो देहि वनस्पति॥

Filling the Karwa & Offering Bhog

Fill a clay or brass Karwa with pure water and place a clay lid on it filled with whole wheat grains. Place raw radishes with leaves and 8 or 16 sweet fried pua/gulgule as bhog. Light the pure ghee lamp before Ahoi Mata.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

ॐ अनन्तायै नमः। ॐ अहोई मात्रे नमः। पुत्र-पौत्र-प्रदायिन्यै नमः॥

Listening to the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Katha

Sit reverently before the mural holding seven wheat grains in your right fist. Listen to the sacred tale of the repentant mother, Syahu Mata's grief, and Ahoi Mata's supreme deliverance. Upon conclusion, place the grains into your Karwa lid.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

अहोई मातः कल्याणि पाहि मां दुःखसागरात्। मम पुत्रांश्च पौत्रांश्च दीर्घायुषः कुरु प्रभो॥

Evening Star Arghya (Tara Darshan) & Fast Breaking

Step outdoors after sunset to gaze upon the first evening stars (unlike Karwa Chauth which awaits the moon, Ahoi Ashtami awaits the stars). Holding the water-pot and a handful of wheat grains, offer Arghya to the twinkling stars in the sky. Pray for your children's radiant future and break your fast with water and sweet prasad.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

नमो नक्षत्राधिपतये व्योमचारिणे। ताराभ्यो नमः। अहोई देव्यै नमः॥

Dos (Auspicious Actions)

Mothers should observe strict waterless fast until star-rise for their children.
Add two new silver beads (moti) to the heirloom Syahu necklace each year.
Offer Arghya to the evening stars (Taras) through a sieve or water pitcher.
Include radishes with leaves and sweet pua in the bhog.

Don'ts (Things to Avoid)

Do not cut or dig earth with sharp spades or knives on Ahoi Ashtami day.
Do not use scissors, needles, or sharp iron tools during the fast.
Do not break fast before star sighting in the evening sky.
Do not scold, beat, or speak harshly to children on this sacred day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is digging earth strictly prohibited on Ahoi Ashtami?

The founding story tells of a mother who accidentally struck and killed a porcupine's cubs while digging soil for Diwali repairs; refraining from digging honors this repentance and compassion for all living beings.

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