Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Bhopal. Puja muhurat: 5:42–6:59 PM. Stars appear: 6:05 PM. Times are for Bhopal’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhopal
| City | Stars appear | vs Bhopal |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 5:42–6:59 PM | — |
| Ujjain 166 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 7 min later |
| Indore 170 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 7 min later |
| Jabalpur 263 km | 5:32–6:48 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Kota 268 km | 5:46–7:03 PM | 4 min later |
| Gwalior 338 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Udaipur 404 km | 5:55–7:12 PM | 13 min later |
| Jaipur 438 km | 5:44–7:01 PM | 2 min later |
| Agra 440 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Ajmer 452 km | 5:49–7:06 PM | 7 min later |
| Kanpur 461 km | 5:27–6:44 PM | 15 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 Bhopal on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Bhopal, puja muhurat is at 5:42–6:59 PM and stars appear is at 6:05 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Bhopal?
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 Bhopal different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhopal puja muhurat is at 5:42–6:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (6 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 Bhopal (23.26° N, 77.41° 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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