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 Madurai
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Madurai 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, 06:13 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 06:14 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Purva Bhadrapada | 06:14 AM – 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:16 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:17 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 06:23 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 06:24 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 06:24 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:04 AM |
Pandits available for Bhoomi Pooja in Madurai
Bhoomi Pooja in Madurai
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 Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Azhagar Kovil
Areas we cover in and around Madurai
- Anna Nagar (Madurai)
- KK Nagar
- Thiruparankundram
- Tallakulam
- Villapuram
Puja timings in Madurai this week
Madurai 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:52 PM | 09:07 AM – 10:34 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 04:25 PM – 05:52 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 07:40 AM – 09:07 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:25 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 12:03 PM – 01:30 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 01:30 PM – 02:58 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:52 PM | 10:36 AM – 12:03 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Madurai
- 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 Madurai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai (this page) | ₹5,650 | Tamil |
| Tiruchirappalli | ₹5,650 | Tamil |
| Coimbatore | ₹5,650 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Madurai?
Bhoomi Pooja in Madurai starts from ₹5,650 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Madurai (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Madurai?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Madurai. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Madurai do you cover?
Anna Nagar (Madurai), KK Nagar, Thiruparankundram, Tallakulam and Villapuram and the rest of Madurai. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.