Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Ajmer. Puja muhurat: 5:49–7:06 PM. Stars appear: 6:13 PM. Times are for Ajmer’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ajmer
| City | Stars appear | vs Ajmer |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 5:49–7:06 PM | — |
| Jaipur 125 km | 5:44–7:01 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 163 km | 5:56–7:13 PM | 7 min later |
| Kota 184 km | 5:46–7:03 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Udaipur 227 km | 5:55–7:12 PM | 6 min later |
| Mathura 322 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Gurugram 325 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Faridabad 342 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Agra 344 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 14 min earlier |
| New Delhi 349 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Gwalior 354 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 14 min earlier |
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 Ajmer on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Ajmer, puja muhurat is at 5:49–7:06 PM and stars appear is at 6:13 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Ajmer?
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 Ajmer different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ajmer puja muhurat is at 5:49–7:06 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (13 min earlier 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 Ajmer (26.45° N, 74.64° 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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