Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Mumbai. Puja muhurat: 6:05–7:21 PM. Stars appear: 6:28 PM. Times are for Mumbai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mumbai
| City | Stars appear | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6:05–7:21 PM | — |
| Pune 120 km | 6:02–7:17 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Surat 233 km | 6:03–7:19 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 440 km | 6:02–7:18 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Indore 510 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 16 min earlier |
| Ujjain 547 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 16 min earlier |
| Udaipur 619 km | 5:55–7:12 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Hyderabad 621 km | 5:45–7:00 PM | 20 min earlier |
| Bhopal 661 km | 5:42–6:59 PM | 23 min earlier |
| Kota 749 km | 5:46–7:03 PM | 19 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 797 km | 5:56–7:13 PM | 9 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 Mumbai on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Mumbai, puja muhurat is at 6:05–7:21 PM and stars appear is at 6:28 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Mumbai?
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 Mumbai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mumbai puja muhurat is at 6:05–7:21 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (29 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 Mumbai (19.08° N, 72.88° 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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