Life Style: The festival of Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated after observing the fast of Karva Chauth for the long life of humans. On this day, women observe a one-day Nirjala fast and pray for the safety of their children. The recognition of this festival is especially high among the women of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. According to religious beliefs, fasting on this day gives long life to children and brings happiness and prosperity in their lives. However, like any festival, it also has its own rules. There are some things which can break the fast if done on this day, but there are also some things which are considered auspicious to do on this day. So let us know in detail today.

Even on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, women observe Nirjala fast throughout the day. Worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day is considered very auspicious. Apart from this they also worship Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya. It is said that worshiping Shiva on this day maintains happiness and peace in the house and also maintains love between family members.

If you celebrate the service of Ahoi Mata in the evening on this day, invite your children also. When you celebrate these festivals for the happiness and peace of your children and include them in it, the blessings of Ahoi Mata remain upon them.

Charitable acts are also considered very auspicious on Ahoi Day. On this day you can distribute wheat or other grains to the poor. Apart from this, its consumption is also considered very auspicious. You can also organize a party for the experts. Apart from this, something should also be fed to the mother cow, only then the Ahoi fast is considered complete.