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 Surat
Good days and times for Bhoomi Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Surat 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, 06:52 AM – Fri, 20 Nov, 06:52 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:56 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Punarvasu | Fri, 27 Nov, 03:09 PM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:57 AM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Mula, Purva Ashadha | Thu, 10 Dec, 07:05 AM – Fri, 11 Dec, 07:06 AM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 11 Dec, 07:06 AM – Sat, 12 Dec, 03:04 AM |
| Thu, 17 Dec | Purva Bhadrapada | 07:09 AM – 03:31 PM |
Pandits available for Bhoomi Pooja in Surat
Bhoomi Pooja in Surat
The pandit follows your family’s custom for the foundation ceremony.
Well-known temples in and around Surat
- Ambika Niketan Temple
- ISKCON Surat
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat
Areas we cover in and around Surat
- Adajan
- Vesu
- Varachha
- Piplod
- Katargam
- Athwa
Puja timings in Surat this week
Surat 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 | 06:48 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:36 AM – 10:59 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:34 PM – 05:57 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:13 AM – 09:36 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:10 PM – 04:33 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:47 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:47 PM – 03:10 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 11:01 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Surat
- 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 Surat and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Surat (this page) | ₹5,650 | Gujarati |
| Ahmedabad | ₹5,100 | Gujarati |
| Mumbai | ₹5,100 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bhoomi Pooja cost in Surat?
Bhoomi Pooja in Surat starts from ₹5,650 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Surat (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 Gujarati-speaking pandit for Bhoomi Pooja in Surat?
Yes — Gujarati-speaking pandits are the norm in Surat. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Surat do you cover?
Most of Surat — for example Adajan, Vesu, Varachha, Piplod, Katargam and Athwa. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.