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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Ludhiana: 6:03 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:39–6:57 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Ludhiana, Punjab

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
5:39–6:57 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
6:03 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:41 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 Ludhiana, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Ludhiana. Puja muhurat: 5:39–6:57 PM. Stars appear: 6:03 PM. Times are for Ludhiana’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Ludhiana

CityStars appearvs Ludhiana
Ludhiana5:39–6:57 PM—
Chandigarh 90 km5:35–6:53 PM4 min earlier
Amritsar 124 km5:41–7:00 PM2 min later
Shimla 127 km5:33–6:51 PM6 min earlier
Dehradun 218 km5:31–6:49 PM8 min earlier
Jammu 224 km5:40–6:59 PM1 min later
Haridwar 245 km5:31–6:49 PM8 min earlier
Rishikesh 248 km5:30–6:48 PM9 min earlier
Meerut 278 km5:34–6:52 PM5 min earlier
New Delhi 286 km5:36–6:54 PM3 min earlier
Ghaziabad 292 km5:35–6:53 PM4 min earlier

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 Ludhiana

Frequently asked questions

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

In Ludhiana, puja muhurat is at 5:39–6:57 PM and stars appear is at 6:03 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Ludhiana?

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 Ludhiana different from Delhi?

Yes. In Ludhiana puja muhurat is at 5:39–6:57 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (3 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 Ludhiana (30.90° 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

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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