Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Shimla. Puja muhurat: 5:33–6:51 PM. Stars appear: 5:58 PM. Times are for Shimla’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Shimla
| City | Stars appear | vs Shimla |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 5:33–6:51 PM | — |
| Chandigarh 56 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 2 min later |
| Dehradun 120 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 127 km | 5:39–6:57 PM | 6 min later |
| Rishikesh 154 km | 5:30–6:48 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Haridwar 160 km | 5:31–6:49 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Amritsar 226 km | 5:41–7:00 PM | 8 min later |
| Meerut 241 km | 5:34–6:52 PM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 272 km | 5:35–6:53 PM | 2 min later |
| New Delhi 277 km | 5:36–6:54 PM | 3 min later |
| Jammu 283 km | 5:40–6:59 PM | 7 min later |
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 Shimla on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Shimla, puja muhurat is at 5:33–6:51 PM and stars appear is at 5:58 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Shimla?
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 Shimla different from Delhi?
Yes. In Shimla puja muhurat is at 5:33–6:51 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (3 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 Shimla (31.10° N, 77.17° 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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