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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Prayagraj: 5:45 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:22–6:39 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

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
5:22–6:39 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
5:45 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:27 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 Prayagraj, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Prayagraj. Puja muhurat: 5:22–6:39 PM. Stars appear: 5:45 PM. Times are for Prayagraj’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Prayagraj

CityStars appearvs Prayagraj
Prayagraj5:22–6:39 PM—
Varanasi 114 km5:17–6:34 PM5 min earlier
Ayodhya 155 km5:19–6:36 PM3 min earlier
Lucknow 181 km5:24–6:41 PM2 min later
Kanpur 189 km5:27–6:44 PM5 min later
Gorakhpur 212 km5:14–6:31 PM8 min earlier
Jabalpur 314 km5:32–6:48 PM10 min later
Gwalior 377 km5:35–6:53 PM13 min later
Bareilly 404 km5:28–6:45 PM6 min later
Agra 429 km5:35–6:52 PM13 min later
Mathura 474 km5:36–6:53 PM14 min later

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 Prayagraj

Frequently asked questions

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

In Prayagraj, puja muhurat is at 5:22–6:39 PM and stars appear is at 5:45 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Prayagraj?

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 Prayagraj different from Delhi?

Yes. In Prayagraj puja muhurat is at 5:22–6:39 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (14 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 Prayagraj (25.44° N, 81.85° 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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