Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Faridabad. Puja muhurat: 5:36–6:54 PM. Stars appear: 6:00 PM. Times are for Faridabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Faridabad
| City | Stars appear | vs Faridabad |
|---|---|---|
| Faridabad | 5:36–6:54 PM | — |
| Noida 16 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | same |
| New Delhi 25 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | same |
| Gurugram 29 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 32 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Meerut 74 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Mathura 108 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | same |
| Agra 153 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Haridwar 190 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Bareilly 207 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 208 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 6 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 Faridabad on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Faridabad, puja muhurat is at 5:36–6:54 PM and stars appear is at 6:00 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Faridabad?
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 Faridabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Faridabad puja muhurat is at 5:36–6:54 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (same 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 Faridabad (28.41° N, 77.32° 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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