Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Jammu. Puja muhurat: 5:40–6:59 PM. Stars appear: 6:05 PM. Times are for Jammu’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jammu
| City | Stars appear | vs Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 5:40–6:59 PM | — |
| Amritsar 122 km | 5:41–7:00 PM | 1 min later |
| Ludhiana 224 km | 5:39–6:57 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Shimla 283 km | 5:33–6:51 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Chandigarh 287 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Dehradun 403 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 437 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Haridwar 441 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Meerut 497 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 6 min earlier |
| New Delhi 510 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 515 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 5 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 Jammu on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Jammu, puja muhurat is at 5:40–6:59 PM and stars appear is at 6:05 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Jammu?
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 Jammu different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jammu puja muhurat is at 5:40–6:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (4 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 Jammu (32.73° N, 74.86° 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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