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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Ghaziabad: 5:59 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:35–6:53 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

In 25 days
Ahoi Ashtami at dusk: a mother in a red saree offers water to the first stars from a lota on a terrace, with a puja thali beside her
Image: made with AI

Puja muhurat and star-sighting time

Puja muhuratAfter sunset
5:35–6:53 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
5:59 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:39 PM
Ashtami tithi
2:53 PM to 1:12 PM (2 Nov)

Stars show only in a clear sky; city lights can delay them by a few minutes.

For Ghaziabad, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Ghaziabad. Puja muhurat: 5:35–6:53 PM. Stars appear: 5:59 PM. Times are for Ghaziabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Ghaziabad

CityStars appearvs Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad5:35–6:53 PM—
Noida 16 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min later
New Delhi 25 km5:36–6:54 PM1 min later
Faridabad 32 km5:36–6:54 PM1 min later
Meerut 43 km5:34–6:52 PM1 min earlier
Gurugram 48 km5:37–6:55 PM2 min later
Mathura 133 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min later
Haridwar 158 km5:31–6:49 PM4 min earlier
Agra 175 km5:35–6:52 PMsame
Rishikesh 176 km5:30–6:48 PM5 min earlier
Dehradun 192 km5:31–6:49 PM4 min earlier

Ahoi Ashtami: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Ahoi Ashtami page.

Read about Ahoi AshtamiPanchang for 1 NovemberToday’s panchang for Ghaziabad

Frequently asked questions

What time will the stars appear in Ghaziabad on Ahoi Ashtami?

In Ghaziabad, puja muhurat is at 5:35–6:53 PM and stars appear is at 5:59 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Ghaziabad?

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 Ghaziabad different from Delhi?

Yes. In Ghaziabad puja muhurat is at 5:35–6:53 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (1 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 Ghaziabad (28.67° N, 77.45° 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

Times for all 41 cities

Sources

  1. Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
  2. Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026

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