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 Chennai
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Chennai 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, 06:11 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 06:10 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | 06:10 AM – 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:13 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:14 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 06:20 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 06:21 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 06:21 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:04 AM |
Pandits available for Bhoomi Pooja in Chennai
Bhoomi Pooja in Chennai
Tamil families call it bhoomi pooja or kaal naatu for the first pillar, done at a muhurtham from the Tamil panchangam.
Well-known temples in and around Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai 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 | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- 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 Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹5,100 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹5,100 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹5,650 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹5,650 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Chennai?
The starting dakshina in Chennai is ₹5,100 for 1 pandit. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Chennai?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
Homes and offices across Chennai, including T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.