Bhoomi Puja
Did you know it’s a Hindu tradition to perform a ceremony beneath the foundations of a new building before construction begins?
This ritual is called Bhoomi Puja – also known as the ground-breaking ceremony.
It is carried out to seek blessings from Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth) and to neutralise any negative energies at the site. Through various rituals and offerings, the ceremony is believed to promote harmony between humanity, nature, and divine forces – ensuring stability, safety, and prosperity for the structure to come.
Sub Surface Midlands were tasked with drilling a borehole below the most north-eastern pile of a new Mandir (temple). This allowed for the holy pot (Kalash) to be buried as part of the ceremony.
A Kalash is filled with water, and an inverted coconut is placed on top of mango or betel leaves. Coins and betel nuts are placed inside to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi. According to Vastu Shastra, the Kalash channels divine energy onto the land and symbolises the universe.
A fascinating intersection of tradition, engineering, and respect for the land.
If you require a borehole for a Bhoomi Puja Ceremony, contact your regional Sub Surface Contacts Manager.
