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 Delhi
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Delhi 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, 06:47 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 06:47 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | 06:47 AM – 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:52 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:54 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 07:03 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 07:03 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 07:03 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:04 AM |
Verified pandits for Bhoomi Pooja in Delhi
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Bhoomi Pooja in Delhi
In North India it is bhoomi pujan or shilanyas, performed with Ganesh, Bhoomi and Vastu puja before digging.
Well-known temples in and around Delhi
- Jhandewalan Mata Temple
- Laxminarayan (Birla) Mandir
- Chhatarpur Mandir
Areas we cover in and around Delhi
Puja timings in Delhi this week
Delhi 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 | 06:43 AM | 05:28 PM | 09:24 AM – 10:45 AM | 11:44 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:27 PM | 04:07 PM – 05:27 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:27 PM | 08:05 AM – 09:25 AM | 11:44 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:45 AM | 05:27 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:06 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:46 AM | 05:26 PM | 12:06 PM – 01:26 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:47 AM | 05:26 PM | 01:26 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:47 AM | 05:26 PM | 10:47 AM – 12:07 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:28 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Delhi
- 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 Delhi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (this page) | ₹5,100 | Hindi |
| Noida | ₹5,100 | Hindi |
| Gurugram | ₹5,100 | Hindi |
| Jaipur | ₹5,650 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Delhi?
Expect to pay from ₹5,100 in Delhi — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Delhi is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Delhi?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Delhi do you cover?
Most of Delhi — for example Dwarka, Rohini, Janakpuri, Saket, Lajpat Nagar and Mayur Vihar. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.