Ahoi Ashtami 2013, Ahoi Ashtami Fast, Ahoi Aathe Vrat, When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2013?, 26th October 2013
Ahoi Mata Vrat (is also called Ahoi Ashtami Fast) is mainly observed by mothers to keep up the good luck of their children. The prime deity of this vrat is Godess Ahoi Mata. This Vrat / Fast is also known as Ahoi Aathe, Ahoee, Hoee, Hoi and Ahoi festival. During this Vrat mothers observe fast for the whole day and worship Ahoi mata. The fast is broken only after sighting the stars.
According to Purnimant Lunar Hindu calenders, Ahoi mata Vrat is observed on the Eighth day of dark fortnight in the month of Kartik. This year, Ahoi ashtami is on Saturday, 26th October 2013.