| II Ahoi Ashtami Vrat II This festival is specifically meant for mothers who have sons. Mother's keep fast on this day and this is celebrated in the month of October - November (Karthik Mas). Pure water is offered to stars during the evening time by the mothers and they pray for the long life of their sons. Click for the Ahoi Ashtami Fasting Story In English Ahoi Ashtami Poojan Picture
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Ahoi Ashtami puja procedure and rituals of this puja may differ from place to place in North Indian states but the deity worshipped on this festival is same in every place. Ahoi Mata, the protector of children, is worshipped during Ahoi Astami puja. Women offer prayers to Ahoi Mata, observe strict fast and some special recipes based on the regional significance are prepared and offered to the Goddess. In the evening after seeing the stars in the sky, women break their fast.
It is note that Ahoi Ashtami 2011 date in USA and Canada is – October 19th. For other foreign countries like UAE, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia, Ahoi Ashtami 2011 date is October 19.
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