AHOI ASHTAMI
When:
November 1, 2026 all-day
America/Chicago Timezone
2026-11-01T00:00:00-05:00
2026-11-02T00:00:00-06:00
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Cultural Importance: Ahoi Ashtami is particularly significant for childless couples and is believed to be auspicious for those seeking to conceive.
Sep
19
Sat
2026
6:00 pm
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
Sep 19 @ 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...
Sep
20
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sep 20 @ 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)
12:00 pm
GANESH VISARAJANA
@ Radhey Shyam Temple
GANESH VISARAJANA
@ Radhey Shyam Temple
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ganesh Visarjana Puja and Visaraja Followed by Arti and Prasad.
Sep
26
Sat
2026
all-day
PITRUPAKSH STARTS (SHRADDH)
PITRUPAKSH STARTS (SHRADDH)
Sep 26 all-day
Shradh or Pitru Paksha is a period when Hindus remember their ancestors by offering prayers. ‘Shradh’ is a way of expressing heartfelt gratitude towards parents who are no more, for having...
Sep
27
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sep 27 @ 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)
Oct
4
Sun
2026
11:30 am
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Sunday Bhajan and Satsang
Oct 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)
Oct
9
Fri
2026
all-day
SARVA PITRU SHRADH (MAHALAYA)
SARVA PITRU SHRADH (MAHALAYA)
Oct 9 all-day
The last day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ is known as ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. It is also known as ‘Pitru Amavasya’ or simply ‘Mahalaya’. It is the most significant day of ‘Pitru Paksha’.
Oct
11
Sun
2026
all-day
NAVARATRI BEGINS
NAVARATRI BEGINS
Oct 11 all-day
Navratri is a nine days festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms, known as Navdurga. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami when idols of Goddess Durga...