Thu Oct 24 21:51:18 UTC 2024: **Ahoi Ashtami Pujan Muhurat 2024 Summary:**
– **Date and Significance**: Ahoi Ashtami will be observed on October 24, 2024 (Thursday). This fast is primarily observed by women for the well-being and long life of their children.
– **Cultural Practices**: Celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, it includes worshiping the Ahoi form of Goddess Parvati. Women undertake a Nirjala (without food and water) fast.
– **Benefits Believed**: Observing this fast is believed to enhance the longevity of children and protect them from diseases. Women without children fast with the hope of conceiving.
– **Rituals**: The evening involves reciting the fast’s story (katha), followed by offering prayers to stars and breaking the fast. Some people do this after the sighting of the moon.
– **Puja Timing**: The auspicious times for the Ahoi Ashtami puja and katha are between 5:41 PM to 6:58 PM.
– **Chaughadia Muhurat**: The day includes several auspicious Chaughadia timings for conducting rituals:
– Excellent Time: 6:27 AM – 7:51 AM
– Benefit: 12:04 PM – 1:28 PM
– Greater Good: 1:28 PM – 2:53 PM
– Excellent Time: 4:17 PM – 5:41 PM
– Greater Good: 5:41 PM – 7:17 PM
– **Star Sightings**: The favorable time for star sightings on Ahoi Ashtami will be at 6:06 PM. The moon will rise at 11:54 PM.
– **Rahu Kala Warning**: It is advised to avoid conducting puja or reciting the katha during the Rahu Kala from 1:28 PM to 2:53 PM, as it is considered inauspicious.
This summary highlights the key details regarding the observance and rituals associated with Ahoi Ashtami in 2024.
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