Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Agra. Puja muhurat: 5:35–6:52 PM. Stars appear: 5:59 PM. Times are for Agra’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Agra
| City | Stars appear | vs Agra |
|---|---|---|
| Agra | 5:35–6:52 PM | — |
| Mathura 48 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 1 min later |
| Gwalior 108 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | same |
| Faridabad 153 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 1 min later |
| Noida 163 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 1 min later |
| Gurugram 172 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 2 min later |
| Ghaziabad 175 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | same |
| New Delhi 178 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 1 min later |
| Bareilly 193 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Meerut 203 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Jaipur 222 km | 5:44–7:01 PM | 9 min later |
Ahoi Ashtami: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Ahoi Ashtami page.
Frequently asked questions
What time will the stars appear in Agra on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Agra, puja muhurat is at 5:35–6:52 PM and stars appear is at 5:59 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Agra?
Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Tithi: Kartik Krishna Ashtami (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Ashtami (Amanta). The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Agra different from Delhi?
Yes. In Agra puja muhurat is at 5:35–6:52 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (1 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Agra (27.18° N, 78.01° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Ahoi Ashtami in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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