Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in Surat. Puja muhurat: 6:03–7:19 PM. Stars appear: 6:26 PM. Times are for Surat’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Surat
| City | Stars appear | vs Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Surat | 6:03–7:19 PM | — |
| Ahmedabad 208 km | 6:02–7:18 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Mumbai 233 km | 6:05–7:21 PM | 2 min later |
| Pune 314 km | 6:02–7:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Indore 357 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Ujjain 377 km | 5:49–7:05 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Udaipur 390 km | 5:55–7:12 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Bhopal 526 km | 5:42–6:59 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Kota 546 km | 5:46–7:03 PM | 17 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 564 km | 5:56–7:13 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Ajmer 615 km | 5:49–7:06 PM | 14 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 Surat on Ahoi Ashtami?
In Surat, puja muhurat is at 6:03–7:19 PM and stars appear is at 6:26 PM (Sunday, 1 November 2026).
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Surat?
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 Surat different from Delhi?
Yes. In Surat puja muhurat is at 6:03–7:19 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:36–6:54 PM (27 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 Surat (21.17° N, 72.83° 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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