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

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Gwalior, Madhya 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
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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
11:41 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 Gwalior, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

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

In cities near Gwalior

CityStars appearvs Gwalior
Gwalior5:35–6:53 PM—
Agra 108 km5:35–6:52 PMsame
Mathura 150 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min later
Kanpur 216 km5:27–6:44 PM8 min earlier
Jaipur 250 km5:44–7:01 PM9 min later
Kota 258 km5:46–7:03 PM11 min later
Faridabad 258 km5:36–6:54 PM1 min later
Bareilly 269 km5:28–6:45 PM7 min earlier
Noida 269 km5:36–6:53 PM1 min later
Gurugram 274 km5:37–6:55 PM2 min later
Ghaziabad 282 km5:35–6:53 PMsame

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 Gwalior on Ahoi Ashtami?

In Gwalior, 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 Gwalior?

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 Gwalior different from Delhi?

Yes. In Gwalior 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 Gwalior (26.22° N, 78.18° 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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