Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Ayodhya. Puja muhurat: 5:19–6:36 PM. Stars appear: 5:43 PM. Times are for Ayodhya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ayodhya
| City | Stars appear | vs Ayodhya |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya | 5:19–6:36 PM | — |
| Gorakhpur 117 km | 5:14–6:31 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Lucknow 125 km | 5:24–6:41 PM | 5 min later |
| Prayagraj 155 km | 5:22–6:39 PM | 3 min later |
| Varanasi 181 km | 5:17–6:34 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Kanpur 190 km | 5:27–6:44 PM | 8 min later |
| Bareilly 324 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 9 min later |
| Gwalior 405 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 16 min later |
| Agra 418 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 16 min later |
| Mathura 455 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 17 min later |
| Jabalpur 459 km | 5:32–6:48 PM | 13 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 Ayodhya on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Ayodhya, puja muhurat is at 5:19–6:36 PM and stars appear is at 5:43 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Ayodhya?
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 Ayodhya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ayodhya puja muhurat is at 5:19–6:36 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (17 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 Ayodhya (26.79° N, 82.20° 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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