Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Meerut. Puja muhurat: 5:34–6:52 PM. Stars appear: 5:58 PM. Times are for Meerut’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Meerut
| City | Stars appear | vs Meerut |
|---|---|---|
| Meerut | 5:34–6:52 PM | — |
| Ghaziabad 43 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 1 min later |
| Noida 59 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 2 min later |
| New Delhi 64 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 2 min later |
| Faridabad 74 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 2 min later |
| Gurugram 88 km | 5:37–6:55 PM | 3 min later |
| Haridwar 116 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 134 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Dehradun 151 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Mathura 166 km | 5:36–6:53 PM | 2 min later |
| Bareilly 182 km | 5:28–6:45 PM | 6 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 Meerut on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Meerut, puja muhurat is at 5:34–6:52 PM and stars appear is at 5:58 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Meerut?
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 Meerut different from Delhi?
Yes. In Meerut puja muhurat is at 5:34–6:52 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (2 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 Meerut (28.98° N, 77.71° 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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