Bhoomi Puja is a Hindu ritual performed before starting any construction work on a new piece of land. The ceremony is performed to seek the blessings of the deities and to ensure that the construction work proceeds smoothly without any obstacles. The word "bhoomi" means "land" in Sanskrit.
During the Bhoomi Puja ceremony, a small portion of the land is excavated, and a pit is dug where a lamp is placed. The priest then recites mantras and offers prayers to Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings, and to Mother Earth, seeking their blessings for the construction work to be successful. The ceremony also involves the placement of a brick and a silver coin in the pit, representing the beginning of the construction work and the offering of gratitude to the deities.
The benefits of performing Bhoomi Puja include:
- Removing negative energies: Bhoomi Puja is believed to remove any negative energies or obstacles that may come in the way of the construction work.
- Blessings of the deities: The ceremony seeks the blessings of the deities, which are believed to ensure the success and prosperity of the construction work.
- Protection from natural calamities: Bhoomi Puja is also believed to provide protection from natural calamities such as earthquakes, floods, or storms.
- Promotes environmental consciousness: The ceremony involves the offering of gratitude to Mother Earth and promotes environmental consciousness, reminding us to respect and take care of the land.
- Overall, Bhoomi Puja is a significant event in the construction of a new building or home, and it is believed to ensure the success and prosperity of the construction work.
"ॐ वसुंधराय विद्महे भूतधात्रय धीमहि तन्नो भूमि प्रचोदयात"