Bhoomi Pujan
Temple’s Bhoomi Pujan ceremony
was held on Saturday April 2, 2016 9:00 AM. The Puja
was performed by pandit shri Murli Manohar.
Bhoomi Puja (Ground-breaking Ceremony) is performed
before the construction of a home or building. Bhoomi
Puja is usually carried out in the morning, which is
considered most auspicious for this ceremony.
According to Hindu beliefs, by performing this ‘puja’
the right energy and natural elements surrounding the
site can be propitiated. Usually the time chosen is
in accordance to the ‘Vaastu Muhurtam,’ which is the
time when the ‘Vaastu Purusha’ (energy surrounding the
site) is believed to be in full strength.
For the Bhoomi Puja a ritualistic 64-part diagram denoting
the ‘Vaastu Purusha’ is drawn in the north-eastern part
of the construction site, using seeds and colored powders.
Each part in this diagram denotes a deity. Chants and
offerings are made to each deity. A pit is dug nearby
and the first brick or stone is laid in it. An effigy
of ‘Vaastu Purusha’ is made from straw and burnt to
ward off evil spirits.