Hoi Ashtami Festival

Hoi Ashtami is celebrated in the month of Ashwin (September-October). A pictograph of mother Goddess Hoi is propitiated on the occasion.

Hoi Ashtami is celebrated four days after Karwa Chauth. Women who have children fast for the day and pray before sunset. They make a picture of Goddess Hoi on a wall in a clean place. In north Indian homes, the food consists of family favourite vegetarian dishes, including pooris and sweet desserts.