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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Gurugram (Gurgaon): 6:01 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:37–6:55 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Gurugram, Haryana

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
5:37–6:55 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
6:01 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:41 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 Gurugram, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Gurugram. Puja muhurat: 5:37–6:55 PM. Stars appear: 6:01 PM. Times are for Gurugram’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Gurugram

CityStars appearvs Gurugram
Gurugram5:37–6:55 PM—
New Delhi 25 km5:36–6:54 PM1 min earlier
Faridabad 29 km5:36–6:54 PM1 min earlier
Noida 37 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min earlier
Ghaziabad 48 km5:35–6:53 PM2 min earlier
Meerut 88 km5:34–6:52 PM3 min earlier
Mathura 125 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min earlier
Agra 172 km5:35–6:52 PM2 min earlier
Haridwar 199 km5:31–6:49 PM6 min earlier
Jaipur 211 km5:44–7:01 PM7 min later
Rishikesh 217 km5:30–6:48 PM7 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 Gurugram

Frequently asked questions

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

In Gurugram, puja muhurat is at 5:37–6:55 PM and stars appear is at 6:01 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Gurugram?

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 Gurugram different from Delhi?

Yes. In Gurugram puja muhurat is at 5:37–6:55 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (1 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 Gurugram (28.46° N, 77.03° 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

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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