Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated about 8 days before Diwali. The fasting and puja are dedicated to Mata Ahoi or Goddess Ahoi. She is worshiped by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children.
About Ahoi Ashtami in brief
Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated about 8 days before Diwali. According to Purnimant calendar, it falls during the month of Kartik and according to Amanta calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other southern states. The fasting and puja are dedicated to Mata Ahoi or Goddess Ahoi. She is worshiped by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children. The food items which are used in Puja include 8 Puri, 8 Pua and Halwa.
The commonly used shoot is known as Sarai Seenka which is a type of willow. The seven shoots of the grass are also offered to Ahoi Mata and lion. The shoot of Sarai is sold during the festival especially in the small towns of India. The place of worship is sanctified with holy water and Alpana is drawn. After taking morning bath women take a pledge, called Sankalp, to keep the fast.
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