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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Tara (Star) Time in Rishikesh: 5:55 PM, Puja Muhurat 5:30–6:48 PM

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

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
5:30–6:48 PM
Stars appearOffer arghya to the stars and break the fast
5:55 PM
MoonriseFor those who offer arghya to the moon
11:33 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 Rishikesh, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Rishikesh. Puja muhurat: 5:30–6:48 PM. Stars appear: 5:55 PM. Times are for Rishikesh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Rishikesh

CityStars appearvs Rishikesh
Rishikesh5:30–6:48 PM—
Haridwar 19 km5:31–6:49 PM1 min later
Dehradun 34 km5:31–6:49 PM1 min later
Meerut 134 km5:34–6:52 PM4 min later
Shimla 154 km5:33–6:51 PM3 min later
Chandigarh 160 km5:35–6:53 PM5 min later
Ghaziabad 176 km5:35–6:53 PM5 min later
Noida 192 km5:36–6:53 PM6 min later
New Delhi 193 km5:36–6:54 PM6 min later
Faridabad 208 km5:36–6:54 PM6 min later
Gurugram 217 km5:37–6:55 PM7 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 Rishikesh

Frequently asked questions

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

In Rishikesh, puja muhurat is at 5:30–6:48 PM and stars appear is at 5:55 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).

When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Rishikesh?

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 Rishikesh different from Delhi?

Yes. In Rishikesh puja muhurat is at 5:30–6:48 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (6 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 Rishikesh (30.09° N, 78.27° 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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