Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Haridwar. Puja muhurat: 5:31–6:49 PM. Stars appear: 5:55 PM. Times are for Haridwar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Haridwar
| City | Stars appear | vs Haridwar |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | 5:31–6:49 PM | — |
| Rishikesh 19 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Dehradun 43 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | same |
| Meerut 116 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 3 min later |
| Ghaziabad 158 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 4 min later |
| Chandigarh 159 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 4 min later |
| Shimla 160 km | 5:33–6:51 PM | 2 min later |
| Noida 174 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 5 min later |
| New Delhi 175 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 5 min later |
| Faridabad 190 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 5 min later |
| Gurugram 199 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 6 min later |
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 Haridwar on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Haridwar, puja muhurat is at 5:31–6:49 PM and stars appear is at 5:55 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Haridwar?
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 Haridwar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Haridwar puja muhurat is at 5:31–6:49 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (5 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 Haridwar (29.95° N, 78.16° 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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