Ahoi Ashtami fast, is observed by mothers for prospertiy of their Children. This day is dedicated to godess Ahoi mata. Fasting is performed till sighting the stars. Godess Ahoi mata puja is Performed. In some areas this festival marks the beginning of Diwali. Ahoi Ashtami falls on the Ashtami (eighth day) during the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik month in North India. As per south indian calenders it falls in the month of Ashwin. In 2013, Ahoi Ashtami is on Saturday, 26th October. 2013 Ahoi Ashtami Vrat and Puja Timings for New Delhi, India Ahoi Ashtami 26th October 2013 (Saturday) Ahoi Ashtami Pujan Ahoi Mata drawn on the wall Civil Twlight on Ahoi Ashtami Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat = 17:36 to 18:54 Duration = 1 Hour 17 Mins Sanjh (साँझ) time for sighting Stars = 18:04 Moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami = 23:39 Ashtami Tithi Begins = 15:58 on 26/Oct/2013 Ashtami Tithi Ends = 18:17 on 27/Oct/2013 Panchang for Ahoi Ashtami Day Choghadiya Muhurat on Ahoi Ashtami Note - 24-hour clock with local time & DST adjusted for all Muhurat timings (if applicable) 2013 Ahoi Ashtami On Ahoi Ashtami mothers hold a fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being of their sons. Fast is broken during twilight after sighting stars in the sky. (Some women break the fast after sighting the moon but it might be difficult to follow as the moon rises late in the night on Ahoi Ashtami.) Ahoi Ashtami fasting day falls approximately eight days before Diwali Puja and four days after Karwa Chauth. Similar to Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami is more popular in North India. This day is also known as Ahoi Aathe because fasting for Ahoi Ashtami is done during Ashtami Tithi which is the eighth day of the month. Similar to Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami is a strict fasting day and most women abstain even from water throughout the day. The fast is broken only after sighting the stars.
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