Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in New Delhi. Puja muhurat: 5:36–6:54 PM. Stars appear: 6:01 PM. Times are for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near New Delhi
| City | Stars appear | vs New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:36–6:54 PM | — |
| Noida 20 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | same |
| Ghaziabad 25 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 25 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 25 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | same |
| Meerut 64 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Mathura 133 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | same |
| Haridwar 175 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Agra 178 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 193 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Dehradun 205 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 5 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 New Delhi on Ahoi Ashtami?
In New Delhi, puja muhurat is at 5:36–6:54 PM and stars appear is at 6:01 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in New Delhi?
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.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° 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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