The earth is revered as a Mother Goddess and considered a sacred element in Hinduism. Bhumi Pooja is an important ritual devoted to the earth. To seek the blessings of mother earth, the land is worshiped before the start of construction work. Even farmers do a Bhumi Puja before tilling the land.
Hindu calender months of Kartik, Margshirish, Shravan and Paush are the most favourable for the Bhumi puja. Various negative and positive factors are considered while deciding on the most auspicious time of Bhumi Puja.
The most auspicious days for Bhumi puja are Monday and Thursday while Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday are not recommended. Also it is noteworthy that Bhumi puja can not be performed during:
- Zero month
- Lunar month
- Adhik month
- Hadpaksha
- Divaskarma
- Morning time
- Shraadh Paksha
The purpose of this puja is to evoke powerful deities and seek the blessings of mother earth so that any obstacle that may occur during the construction can be surmounted.
Significance and benefits of Bhumi Puja and Havan
Through bhumi puja natural elements of the site are appeased and positive energies are attracted. An auspicious day and time is decided in accordance with Vaastu Muhurut when Vaastu Purush is in its full strength. In a nutshell, Bhumi puja is conducted in order to
- Correct Vastu Dosh
- Make the land fertile
- Get protection from negative energies
- Ensure wellbeing
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