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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Kolkata: 5:22 PM, Puja Muhurat 4:59–6:15 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Kolkata, West Bengal

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
4:59–6:15 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
5:22 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:05 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 Kolkata, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Kolkata. Puja muhurat: 4:59–6:15 PM. Stars appear: 5:22 PM. Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Kolkata

CityStars appearvs Kolkata
Kolkata4:59–6:15 PM—
Varanasi 627 km5:17–6:34 PM18 min later
Gorakhpur 686 km5:14–6:31 PM15 min later
Prayagraj 734 km5:22–6:39 PM23 min later
Ayodhya 780 km5:19–6:36 PM20 min later
Jabalpur 861 km5:32–6:48 PM33 min later
Lucknow 887 km5:24–6:41 PM25 min later
Kanpur 920 km5:27–6:44 PM28 min later
Bareilly 1104 km5:28–6:45 PM29 min later
Gwalior 1107 km5:35–6:53 PM36 min later
Bhopal 1124 km5:42–6:59 PM43 min later

Ahoi Ashtami: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Ahoi Ashtami page.

Read about Ahoi AshtamiPanchang for 1 NovemberToday’s panchang for Kolkata

Frequently asked questions

What time will the stars appear in Kolkata on Ahoi Ashtami?

In Kolkata, puja muhurat is at 4:59–6:15 PM and stars appear is at 5:22 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Kolkata?

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 Kolkata different from Delhi?

Yes. In Kolkata puja muhurat is at 4:59–6:15 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (37 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 Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° 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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