Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Jaipur: 6:08 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:44–7:01 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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
5:44–7:01 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
6:08 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:49 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 Jaipur, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Jaipur. Puja muhurat: 5:44–7:01 PM. Stars appear: 6:08 PM. Times are for Jaipur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Jaipur

CityStars appearvs Jaipur
Jaipur5:44–7:01 PM—
Ajmer 125 km5:49–7:06 PM5 min later
Kota 189 km5:46–7:03 PM2 min later
Mathura 197 km5:36–6:53 PM8 min earlier
Gurugram 211 km5:37–6:55 PM7 min earlier
Agra 222 km5:35–6:52 PM9 min earlier
Faridabad 225 km5:36–6:54 PM8 min earlier
New Delhi 235 km5:36–6:54 PM8 min earlier
Noida 240 km5:36–6:53 PM8 min earlier
Gwalior 250 km5:35–6:53 PM9 min earlier
Ghaziabad 255 km5:35–6:53 PM9 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 Jaipur on Ahoi Ashtami?

In Jaipur, puja muhurat is at 5:44–7:01 PM and stars appear is at 6:08 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Jaipur?

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 Jaipur different from Delhi?

Yes. In Jaipur puja muhurat is at 5:44–7:01 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (8 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 Jaipur (26.91° N, 75.79° 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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