Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Kanpur. Puja muhurat: 5:27–6:44 PM. Stars appear: 5:50 PM. Times are for Kanpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kanpur
| City | Stars appear | vs Kanpur |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 5:27–6:44 PM | — |
| Lucknow 75 km | 5:24–6:41 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 189 km | 5:22–6:39 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 190 km | 5:19–6:36 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gwalior 216 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 8 min later |
| Bareilly 231 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 1 min later |
| Agra 244 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 8 min later |
| Mathura 288 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 9 min later |
| Varanasi 293 km | 5:17–6:34 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 304 km | 5:14–6:31 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 365 km | 5:32–6:48 PM | 5 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 Kanpur on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Kanpur, puja muhurat is at 5:27–6:44 PM and stars appear is at 5:50 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Kanpur?
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 Kanpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kanpur puja muhurat is at 5:27–6:44 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (9 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 Kanpur (26.45° N, 80.33° 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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