Ahoi Ashtami

Ahoi Ashtami is an important Hindu festival, which is especially observed by mothers for the long life, happiness, prosperity, and well-being of their children. This fast is observed on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, which falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, mothers observe a waterless fast and worship Ahoi Mata. The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is especially important for women who wish to have children or pray for the well-being of their children. During the puja, a picture or symbol of Ahoi Mata is made and worshipped and then the fast is concluded by looking at the stars at night. The fast of Ahoi Ashtami falls exactly four days after Karva Chauth, and this festival is mainly more famous in North India.