Bhoomi Pujan Muhurat भूमि पूजन मुहूर्त
Auspicious timing to begin construction (ground-breaking)
A bhoomi pujan muhurat is the auspicious time to break ground and begin construction of a new house (Shilanyas / foundation). It is chosen from favourable months, nakshatras and tithis, avoiding Chaturmas, adhik maas and inauspicious periods.
When it is done
Ground-breaking and foundation-laying are begun on a favourable nakshatra and tithi within an auspicious month, after the Vastu puja. Many avoid Chaturmas and the adhik maas (malmaas) for starting construction.
Auspicious timings at a glance
| Good months | Vaishakha, Shravana, Margashirsha, Magha and Phalguna are favoured; Chaturmas and adhik maas are avoided |
| Good nakshatras | Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha and Revati |
| Good tithis | Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Shashthi, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Trayodashi (Shukla paksha preferred) |
| Good weekdays | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday |
Periods to avoid
Chaturmas (roughly Ashadha to Kartik), adhik maas (malmaas), Amavasya, Rikta tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), eclipse days, and usually Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
How the muhurat is chosen
- Choose an auspicious month, avoiding Chaturmas and adhik maas.
- Pick a favourable nakshatra and tithi in Shukla paksha.
- Prefer Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; perform the Vastu/bhoomi puja first.
- Lay the foundation stone (often in the north-east) in an auspicious choghadiya or the Abhijit Muhurat, avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Important: This is general guidance, not a personalised muhurat. Fix the final date with a qualified pandit considering the horoscopes and regional tradition. To check the choghadiya and Rahu Kaal on a shortlisted date, use the muhurat planner.
Common questions
Which months are good for bhoomi pujan?
Vaishakha, Shravana, Margashirsha, Magha and Phalguna are traditionally favoured; Chaturmas and adhik maas are avoided for starting construction.
Which nakshatras are good to start construction?
Fixed and gentle nakshatras such as Rohini, the three Uttaras, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Dhanishtha and Revati.
Which periods are avoided for bhoomi pujan?
Chaturmas, adhik maas, Amavasya, Rikta tithis, eclipse days, and usually Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
In which direction is the foundation stone laid?
By Vastu custom the first stone is often laid in the north-east (Ishaan) corner; confirm with your pandit or Vastu consultant.
How do I pick the exact time?
Choose an auspicious choghadiya or the Abhijit Muhurat and avoid Rahu Kaal — the muhurat planner shows these for your city and date.