We all have been taught about the five important elements as per our Shastras – Agni, Jal, Aakash, Vaayu and Prithvi. Prithvi - the earth; is also referred to as Bhoomi. Bhoomi is like the base, without which, it is difficult to sustain. She is our mother, and no life can exist without the her. Bhoomi is very Pujneeya to all Hindus. Praying to her for our well-being and prosperity is known as Bhoomi Puja. It is a very important ritual that is purely devoted to worshipping this It is recommended in Vastu Shastra, that one must perform certain rituals before and during the Construction of  a House. These rituals vary from place to place and according to different customs. I have collated some of the most common rituals followed in India, during and before the start of the construction.

The first ritual to be done before starting the construction, is a Vastu pooja or Bhoomi Pooja. This is ritualistic and should be done at an auspicious time and on an auspicious day, as fixed by your astrologer (normally it is done in the morning). The pooja should be done in the North-East corner of the site. The pooja should not be done if the woman in the household is more than seven months pregnant.