Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Kota. Puja muhurat: 5:46–7:03 PM. Stars appear: 6:09 PM. Times are for Kota’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kota
| City | Stars appear | vs Kota |
|---|---|---|
| Kota | 5:46–7:03 PM | — |
| Ajmer 184 km | 5:49–7:06 PM | 3 min later |
| Jaipur 189 km | 5:44–7:01 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ujjain 227 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 3 min later |
| Udaipur 228 km | 5:55–7:12 PM | 9 min later |
| Gwalior 258 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Bhopal 268 km | 5:42–6:59 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Indore 277 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 3 min later |
| Agra 306 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 307 km | 5:56–7:13 PM | 10 min later |
| Mathura 311 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 10 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 Kota on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Kota, puja muhurat is at 5:46–7:03 PM and stars appear is at 6:09 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Kota?
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 Kota different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kota puja muhurat is at 5:46–7:03 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (10 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 Kota (25.21° N, 75.86° 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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