AHOI ASHTAMI
When:
October 13, 2025 all-day
America/Chicago Timezone
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2025-10-14T00:00:00-05:00
Significance of Ahoi Ashtami
Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Ahoi, primarily celebrated by mothers for the well-being and longevity of their children. It falls on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar. This festival is observed eight days before Diwali and four days after Karwa Chauth.
Rituals and Observances
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Fasting: Mothers observe a strict fast throughout the day, often abstaining from water, and break the fast only after sighting the stars or the moon.
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Puja: The puja involves worshipping Goddess Ahoi, where mothers pray for the health and longevity of their children. The rituals include drawing the face of a cub, which symbolizes the goddess, and offering prayers with utmost devotion.
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Cultural Importance: Ahoi Ashtami is particularly significant for childless couples and is believed to be auspicious for those seeking to conceive.
Dec
7
Sun
2025
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Dec 7 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Dec
14
Sun
2025
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Dec 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Dec
20
Sat
2025
6:00 pm
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
If you would like to host the Mata Ki Chowki at Shree Radhey Shyam Temple, Contact : Raja Sharma 708-822-6656 Maa Durga is revered as the Mother Goddess among the Hindu...
Dec
21
Sun
2025
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Dec 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Dec
28
Sun
2025
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Dec 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Jan
4
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Jan 4 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Jan
11
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Jan 11 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)
Jan
13
Tue
2026
6:00 pm
LOHRI
LOHRI
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
06.00 pm – 08.00 pm Bhajan and Lohri Celebration 07.30 pm Arti followed by Bon Fire pooja and Prasad It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing...
Jan
17
Sat
2026
6:00 pm
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
Jan 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
If you would like to host the Mata Ki Chowki at Shree Radhey Shyam Temple, Contact : Raja Sharma 708-822-6656 Maa Durga is revered as the Mother Goddess among the Hindu...
Jan
18
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Jan 18 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday, we have SATSANG (Bhajans, kirtans, Kathas etc.) From 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM followed by Aarti and Prasadam (Lunch)