Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Chennai. Puja muhurat: 5:42–6:56 PM. Stars appear: 6:04 PM. Times are for Chennai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chennai
| City | Stars appear | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 5:42–6:56 PM | — |
| Bengaluru 290 km | 5:53–7:07 PM | 11 min later |
| Hyderabad 515 km | 5:45–7:00 PM | 3 min later |
| Pune 914 km | 6:02–7:17 PM | 20 min later |
| Mumbai 1033 km | 6:05–7:21 PM | 23 min later |
| Jabalpur 1123 km | 5:32–6:48 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Indore 1169 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 7 min later |
| Bhopal 1171 km | 5:42–6:59 PM | same |
| Surat 1197 km | 6:03–7:19 PM | 21 min later |
| Ujjain 1218 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 7 min later |
| Kolkata 1358 km | 4:59–6:15 PM | 43 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 Chennai on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Chennai, puja muhurat is at 5:42–6:56 PM and stars appear is at 6:04 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Chennai?
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 Chennai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chennai puja muhurat is at 5:42–6:56 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 Chennai (13.08° N, 80.27° 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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