Why is Ahoi Ashtami celebrated? Know more

New Delhi: Ahoi Ashtami, a Hindu festival, is celebrated on 8th November in India. On this day mothers observe a fast for the well-being of their children. It is celebrated 8 days before Diwali on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, in parts of North-Indian states.

It is also known as 'Ahoi Aathe', the fasting is strictly followed after seeing the early morning moon around 4am. The fast is broken only after seeing the stars at night.

Women avoid drinking water during this puja.

This Ashtami is also observed by mothers who wish to have children. They fast and pray for Ahoi Mata's blessings.

This festival is very similar to Karwa Chauth, where women observe a day-long fast for their husband's good health and life. The fast is broken after glancing at the moon through a sieve.

Ahoi Ashtami puja's muhurat begins at 5:31 and will end at 6:49 pm (duration 1 hour 19 minutes). The food items used for the puja- 8 puri, 8 pua and halwa, which are offered to a Brahmin with some money.

It is also quite similar to the North Indian celebration called Teej, which is observed in the lunar month of Bhadrapud, where mothers fast for the well-being of their children.

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