Bhoomi Puja, for Bhoomi Devi, Vastu Purusha and Lord Ganesha (Bhumi Pujan, Shilanyas)
₹6,100starting dakshina
Final dakshina depends on the vidhi, Pandits and samagri, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
- 1.5 to 3 hours
- At home
- 100% refund guarantee
About this puja
- The ground-breaking ritual performed before construction begins, worship of Mother Earth and Vastu Purusha, and the laying of the foundation stone (shilanyas).
- Experienced Pandit for the ritual
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Help with choosing a suitable muhurat
- Guidance on samagri and site preparation
Also known as: Bhumi Pujan, Shilanyas, Foundation Stone Ceremony, Bhoomi Poojan
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₹30,300₹27,270
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Puja details
- Deity
- Bhoomi Devi, Vastu Purusha and Lord Ganesha
- Category
- Home & New Beginnings
- Duration
- 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mode
- At home
- Starting dakshina
- ₹6,100
- Also known as
- Bhumi Pujan, Shilanyas, Foundation Stone Ceremony
What is Bhoomi Puja?
Bhoomi Puja is performed on a plot of land before construction starts. It honours Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth), Vastu Purusha and the directional deities, seeking permission to dig into the land and asking forgiveness for any disturbance to the life it supports.
The ceremony is often combined with Shilanyas, the laying of the foundation stone. A pit is dug, usually in a direction suggested by tradition, and items such as a kalash, nine gems or metals, a silver naga, coins and grains are placed with the first brick or stone. The owner and family then break ground, often with a spade or pickaxe that has been worshipped.
It is performed for homes, commercial buildings, temples and even farmland. Details such as the direction of the first dig and the items placed in the foundation differ by region and family tradition, and the Pandit follows the custom you prefer.
Significance
In Hindu tradition the earth is revered as a mother. Before cutting into her surface to build, families traditionally seek her blessing and that of Vastu Purusha, whom the scriptures describe as residing beneath every site.
Bhoomi Puja also serves as a formal, shared beginning for a project that may take months or years. Family members, architects and builders often attend, and devotees associate the ritual with a smooth, obstacle-free course of construction.
वास्तोष्पते प्रति जानीह्यस्मान्
स्वावेशो अनमीवो भवा नः॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families about to begin construction of a new home
- Business owners starting construction of an office, shop, factory or warehouse
- Trusts and communities laying the foundation of a temple, school or hall
- Landowners beginning major work such as a boundary wall or well
When to perform
- Before any digging or construction work begins on the plot
- At an auspicious muhurat chosen from the Panchang for Bhoomi Pujan
- Often in the morning hours, with good weather for work on an open site
- Chaturmas, Kharmas and Pitru Paksha are generally avoided in many traditions
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to seek Mother Earth's blessing before construction
- Believed to honour Vastu Purusha and the directional deities of the site
- Devotees associate it with an obstacle-free course of construction
- Marks the formal start of a project with family and stakeholders present
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Bhoomi Puja is performed
- 1Preparing the siteThe plot is cleaned and the area for the puja and the first dig is marked, usually in a direction suggested by tradition.
- 2Sankalp and Ganesh pujaThe Pandit takes the sankalp in the owner's name with family details, then worships Lord Ganesha for an obstacle-free project.
- 3Bhoomi Devi and Vastu pujaMother Earth, Vastu Purusha, the Navagraha and the directional deities are worshipped with flowers, grains and offerings.
- 4Naga and kalash pujaA small silver naga (serpent) and a kalash are worshipped; in many traditions these are placed in the foundation pit.
- 5Breaking groundThe worshipped spade or pickaxe is used by the owner to make the first dig, often followed by other family members.
- 6Shilanyas (foundation stone)The kalash, coins, grains, gems or metals and the first brick or stone are placed in the pit with mantras.
- 7Havan, aarti and prasadWhere space allows, a short havan is performed, followed by aarti and distribution of prasad to all present.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Kalash, coconut and mango leaves
- Silver naga (serpent) and small silver or copper items as per custom
- Navratna or panchdhatu set
- Five or nine bricks for shilanyas
- New spade or pickaxe for the first dig
- Roli, haldi, kumkum and akshat
- Supari, paan leaves and cloves
- Coins and whole grains
- Flowers and garlands
- Ghee, diyas, camphor and incense
- Fruits and sweets
- Red cloth and mauli
- Gangajal and milk
- Havan kund and samagri (if a havan is planned)
Samagri can be arranged on request. We share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the ritual
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Help with choosing a suitable muhurat
- Guidance on samagri and site preparation
- Vidhi as per tradition, including shilanyas if required
Not included
- Samagri (can be arranged on request)
- Travel beyond the service area
- Site clearing, digging labour and shamiana arrangements
- Bhog and prasad unless arranged
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
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Bhoomi Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Bhumi PujanHindi
- ShilanyasHindi
- Bhoomi PoojaTelugu
- Bhoomi PoojeKannada
- Bhoomi PoojaiTamil
- Foundation Stone CeremonyEnglish
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One Pandit, one muhurat, the whole occasion, and 10% off the dakshina. Totals are from starting prices; the final amount is confirmed on WhatsApp.
Starting construction
Plot and Construction Combo
- Bhoomi Puja
- Vastu Shanti Puja
Bhoomi Puja before the first dig, with Vastu Shanti for the plot, done together on one muhurat.
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How much does Bhoomi Puja cost?
It depends on the vidhi, whether shilanyas and havan are included, the number of Pandits, samagri and location. Share your details on WhatsApp for a quote.
Are Bhoomi Puja and Shilanyas the same?
They are closely related. Bhoomi Puja is the worship of the land before construction, and Shilanyas is the laying of the foundation stone. They are often performed together in one ceremony.
Where on the plot is the first dig done?
Many traditions prefer the north-east corner, but practice varies. The Pandit will guide you based on your family custom and the site layout.
Can Bhoomi Puja be done online?
Bhoomi Puja is performed on the plot itself, so it is offered in person. If you are unable to travel, a family member or representative can be present on your behalf.
Who should be present for the puja?
The owner and family ideally take part. Many families also invite the architect, contractor and workers to receive prasad at the end.
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