Tue Oct 22 14:26:31 UTC 2024: **Ahoi Ashtami 2024 Summary:**
1. **Date and Significance**: Ahoi Ashtami, celebrated after Karwa Chauth, is significant for women praying for the longevity, success, and well-being of their children. It occurs on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik.
2. **Dates for Ahoi Ashtami in 2024**: The observance will begin on October 23, 2024, at 1:18 AM and end on October 24, 2024, at 1:58 AM, with the main observance day being October 24.
3. **Ritual Timing**: The auspicious time for the Ahoi Ashtami puja is from 5:42 PM to 6:59 PM on October 24, with a total duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes.
4. **Observance**: The ritual involves a nirjala (no water) fast, followed by offering prayers to Ahoi Mata and giving offerings after sighting stars and the moon, which rises at 11:55 PM that night.
5. **Cultural Context**: Ahoi Mata is considered a form of Goddess Parvati, and worshiping her is believed to bestow blessings from Lord Shiva.
6. **Disclaimer**: The information provided is based on religious beliefs and traditions and is for informational purposes only; it has not been verified by News24.
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