Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, on October 17 this year. This day is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, worshipped for the well-being of offsprings
Ahoi Ashtami fast is similar to Karva Chauth fast except mothers observe this fast for the well-being of their children and in this, along with Ahoi Mata, mother Parvati is also worshipped.