Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Mathura. Puja muhurat: 5:36–6:53 PM. Stars appear: 6:00 PM. Times are for Mathura’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mathura
| City | Stars appear | vs Mathura |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura | 5:36–6:53 PM | — |
| Agra 48 km | 5:35–6:52 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Faridabad 108 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | same |
| Noida 119 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | same |
| Gurugram 125 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 133 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 1 min earlier |
| New Delhi 133 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | same |
| Gwalior 150 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Meerut 166 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Jaipur 197 km | 5:44–7:01 PM | 8 min later |
| Bareilly 198 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 8 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 Mathura on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Mathura, puja muhurat is at 5:36–6:53 PM and stars appear is at 6:00 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Mathura?
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 Mathura different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mathura puja muhurat is at 5:36–6:53 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (same 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 Mathura (27.49° N, 77.67° 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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