Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Dehradun. Puja muhurat: 5:31–6:49 PM. Stars appear: 5:55 PM. Times are for Dehradun’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Dehradun
| City | Stars appear | vs Dehradun |
|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 5:31–6:49 PM | — |
| Rishikesh 34 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Haridwar 43 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | same |
| Shimla 120 km | 5:33–6:51 PM | 2 min later |
| Chandigarh 129 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 4 min later |
| Meerut 151 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 3 min later |
| Ghaziabad 192 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 4 min later |
| New Delhi 205 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 5 min later |
| Noida 208 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 5 min later |
| Ludhiana 218 km | 5:39–6:57 PM | 8 min later |
| Faridabad 223 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 5 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 Dehradun on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Dehradun, puja muhurat is at 5:31–6:49 PM and stars appear is at 5:55 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Dehradun?
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 Dehradun different from Delhi?
Yes. In Dehradun puja muhurat is at 5:31–6:49 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (5 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 Dehradun (30.32° N, 78.03° 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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