Ahoi Ashtami is an Indian festival dedicated to Goddess Ahoi popularly known as Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated about 8 days before Diwali on Krishna Paksha Ashtami. The fasting and puja on Ahoi Ashtami are dedicated to Mata Ahoi or Goddess Ahoi. She is worshipped by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children. On this day, the mother fasts for the longevity and better health of her children. On this day, there is a law for worshiping Goddess Parvati. It is believed that the child gets fruit from the brilliance of this fast. The fasting of Ahoi Ashtami is observed four days after Chauth and eight days before Diwali.
Ahoi Ashtami 2021 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Ahoi Ashtami | Thursday | 28 October 2021 |
Ahoi Ashtami's Time :
Ashtami Tithi starts : 12:50 - 28 October 2021
Ashtami Tithi Ends : 14:10 - 29 October 2021
On this day, women keep a fast and do not accept even a drop of water throughout the day. Ahoi Ashtami fast ends after sighting of stars and moonrise.