What is Bhoomi Pooja?
Bhoomi Pooja (Sankusthapana) is performed on a plot before construction begins, to worship Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth) and the Vastu Purusha, seek permission to dig, and lay the foundation stone at an auspicious muhurtham. It takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours with 1 pandit.
Next property purchase muhurat dates in Bhubaneswar
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Bhubaneswar from the panchangam (our method gives the same dates as Drik Panchang for 2026 and 2027). Your pandit confirms the final muhurtham with your family’s nakshatras when you book.
| Date | Nakshatra | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 19 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | Thu, 19 Nov, 06:10 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 05:59 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | 05:59 AM – 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:02 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:04 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 06:11 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 06:12 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 06:12 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:04 AM |
Pandits available for Bhoomi Pooja in Bhubaneswar
Bhoomi Pooja in Bhubaneswar
The pandit follows your family’s custom for the foundation ceremony.
Well-known temples in and around Bhubaneswar
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteswara Temple
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri
Areas we cover in and around Bhubaneswar
- Patia
- Saheed Nagar
- Nayapalli
- Khandagiri
- Chandrasekharpur
- Cuttack
- Puri
Puja timings in Bhubaneswar this week
Bhubaneswar timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Bhoomi Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 05:55 AM | 05:07 PM | 08:43 AM – 10:07 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:07 PM | 03:43 PM – 05:07 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 07:20 AM – 08:44 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:57 AM | 05:06 PM | 02:19 PM – 03:42 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:55 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 12:55 PM – 02:19 PM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:06 PM | 10:09 AM – 11:32 AM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bhubaneswar
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Bhoomi Pooja price in Bhubaneswar and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar (this page) | ₹5,650 | Odia |
| Kolkata | ₹5,100 | Bengali |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹5,650 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Bhubaneswar?
Bhoomi Pooja in Bhubaneswar starts from ₹5,650 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Bhubaneswar (the base price is ₹5,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Odia-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Bhubaneswar?
Yes — Odia-speaking pandits are the norm in Bhubaneswar. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Bhubaneswar do you cover?
Homes and offices across Bhubaneswar, including Patia, Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Khandagiri, Chandrasekharpur and Cuttack. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.