Samagri
for Puja:
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth(1 mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20gm), Mouli (25mtr), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), includes perishables [Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
Small Havan:
Cow Dung Cake (2), Mango Wood (250gm), HavanSamagri [20+ Grganic Herbs] (100gm), Ghee (20ml)
Yajman to provide:
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Mithai (250gm), Fruits [5types], Coconut (1), HavanKund, SuchiSarva (Havan Spoon) (1), Kalash [big] (1), Bowl [preferably copper/silver] (1), Spoon [preferably copper/silver] (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), disposable Plates, Bowls & Spoons], First solid food (preferably Kheer or Payasam)
Importance and Significance of Bhoomi Puja
Bhoomi Puja is more than a formality; it is a vital expression of respect and reverence for the earth. By conducting this puja, individuals and families recognize the sacredness of the land and seek blessings for a fruitful outcome. It is an opportunity to ensure that the construction process is met with positivity, harmony, and divine guidance, reinforcing the connection between human efforts and the nurturing power of nature.
Benefits of Bhoomi Puja
- Seeking Blessings for Success: The puja invites divine blessings for a successful and harmonious construction project.
- Promoting Positive Energy: It helps create an auspicious environment, fostering positive energies that influence the progress of the endeavour.
- Expressing Gratitude: The ceremony provides a platform to express gratitude to Mother Earth for her resources and support.
- Cleansing the Site: Bhoomi Puja purifies the land, ensuring it is ready for the new construction, promoting peace and prosperity.
Occasions to Perform Bhoomi Puja
Bhoomi Puja is ideally conducted before the commencement of any construction activity—be it a new home, commercial building, or temple. It is also performed for land acquisition and agricultural projects. The timing of the puja is often chosen based on auspicious days determined through astrological insights.
Bhoomi Puja Vidhi (Procedure)
- Preparation: Participants prepare for the puja by wearing traditional attire, often selecting colors that symbolize purity and positivity.
- Setup: A sacred space is created on the site with an altar, where idols or images of deities, flowers, and other puja essentials are placed.
- Invocation: The puja begins with invoking deities, particularly Lord Ganesha, to remove obstacles and ensure a smooth ceremony.
- Offering Prayers: Participants offer prayers of gratitude to the divine, seeking blessings for a fruitful and harmonious project.
- Puja Rituals: Rituals include performing aarti, offering grains, fruits, and flowers, and making symbolic offerings to Mother Earth.
- Blessings: Attendees seek blessings from elders and family members present, who may offer good wishes for the project.
- Planting a Sapling: Often, a sapling is planted as a symbol of new beginnings and the commitment to nurture the land.
- Celebration: The puja may conclude with a small gathering to celebrate the occasion, sharing joy and blessings with family and friends.
Bhoomi Puja Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for Bhoomi Puja is determined based on astrological recommendations, ensuring the timing aligns with favourable planetary positions. Consulting with an astrologer can help identify the most auspicious time to enhance the success and prosperity of the project.
By celebrating Bhoomi Puja, individuals honour their relationship with the earth and seek divine support for a fruitful journey ahead. It’s a beautiful way to embrace new beginnings while fostering respect for nature and its blessings.
