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 Kochi
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Kochi 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, 06:21 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 06:21 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | 06:21 AM – 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:24 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:25 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 06:31 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 06:31 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 06:31 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:05 AM |
Pandits available for Bhoomi Pooja in Kochi
Bhoomi Pooja in Kochi
The pandit follows your family’s custom for the foundation ceremony.
Well-known temples in and around Kochi
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
- Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura
- Ernakulathappan (Shiva) Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Puja timings in Kochi this week
Kochi 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 | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:32 PM – 06:00 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:38 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:10 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kochi
- 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 Kochi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi (this page) | ₹5,650 | Malayalam |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹5,650 | Malayalam |
| Coimbatore | ₹5,650 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Kochi?
Expect to pay from ₹5,650 in Kochi — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Kochi (the base price is ₹5,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Malayalam-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Kochi?
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 Kochi do you cover?
Most of Kochi — for example Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.