Today is Ahoi Ashtami fast. This fast is observed by mothers for the longevity of their children. According to Hindu Panchang, Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Kartik month Krishna Paksha. Women fast on this day for the longevity and happy life of their children. Ahoi Devi is worshipped on this day. In this fast, the stars are given arghya and only after that the fast is broken. There are some rules related to this fast, which must be followed. It is believed that Goddess Ahoi may be disappointed for not following these rules.

Before starting the worship during Ahoi fast, one must worship Lord Ganesha first. It is believed that the special fruit of any worship is obtained only when the worship is started by taking the name of Lord Shri Ganesh.

Ahoi, onion, garlic, oil etc. should not be used in the food while preparing food. Many people use Karve used in Ahoi Puja during the worship of Karvachauth but it should not be done at all.

During this fast, during the worship, one should not use bronze lotus even by mistake. The bronze vessel is not considered auspicious on this day.

Ahoi, a woman observing fast should not sleep during the day. It is believed that sleeping during the day during this fast reduces the age of the offspring.

In Ahoi fast, one should not wear dark blue and black clothes even after forgetting the fast.

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