Best Nakshatras for Bhūmi-Pūjan (Ground-Breaking Ceremony)
Choose the nakshatra-day for laying the foundation stone. Per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98, the Dhruva (fixed) and Mridu (soft) nakshatras are recommended.
Is each nakshatra good for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking)? — all 27
Quick verdict for every nakshatra. “Yes” = auspicious per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98-100; “No” = choose a fixed (Dhruva) or soft (Mridu) nakshatra instead.
| Nakshatra | Category | Good for bhūmi-pūjan? |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | swift | No |
| Bharani | fierce | No |
| Krittika | mixed | No |
| Rohini | fixed | Yes |
| Mrigashira | soft | Yes |
| Ardra | sharp | No |
| Punarvasu | movable | No |
| Pushya | swift | Yes |
| Ashlesha | sharp | No |
| Magha | fierce | No |
| Purva Phalguni | fierce | No |
| Uttara Phalguni | fixed | Yes |
| Hasta | swift | Yes |
| Chitra | soft | No |
| Swati | movable | No |
| Vishakha | mixed | No |
| Anuradha | soft | Yes |
| Jyeshtha | sharp | No |
| Mula | sharp | No |
| Purva Ashadha | fierce | No |
| Uttara Ashadha | fixed | Yes |
| Shravana | movable | Yes |
| Dhanishtha | movable | Yes |
| Shatabhisha | movable | No |
| Purva Bhadrapada | fierce | No |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | fixed | Yes |
| Revati | soft | Yes |
Recommended nakshatras
Rohini (deity: Brahma, ruler: Moon) — Dhruva (fixed) — best for foundations and entry.
Mrigashira (deity: Soma, ruler: Mars) — Mridu (soft) — supporting for refined work.
Pushya (deity: Brihaspati, ruler: Saturn) — King of stars — supremely auspicious for new beginnings.
Uttara Phalguni (deity: Aryaman, ruler: Sun) — Dhruva — second best for foundations.
Hasta (deity: Savitar, ruler: Moon) — Skillful — good for craftsmanship and entry.
Anuradha (deity: Mitra, ruler: Saturn) — Mridu — devotion, friendship.
Uttara Ashadha (deity: Vishvedevas, ruler: Sun) — Dhruva — universal victory.
Shravana (deity: Vishnu, ruler: Moon) — Listening — learning energy.
Dhanishtha (deity: Vasus, ruler: Mars) — Wealth-giving.
Uttara Bhadrapada (deity: Ahir Budhnya, ruler: Saturn) — Dhruva — deep stability.
Revati (deity: Pushan, ruler: Mercury) — Mridu — nourishing, prosperity.
Categorically rejected nakshatras
Bharani (deity: Yama, ruler: Venus) — Reject for construction (BS Ch 98).
Ardra (deity: Rudra, ruler: Rahu) — Tikshna (sharp) — avoid for residences.
Ashlesha (deity: Naga, ruler: Mercury) — Reject for construction.
Magha (deity: Pitris, ruler: Ketu) — Reject for construction.
Purva Phalguni (deity: Bhaga, ruler: Venus) — Ugra — avoid for new homes.
Jyeshtha (deity: Indra, ruler: Mercury) — Tikshna — partial use only.
Mula (deity: Nirriti, ruler: Ketu) — Foundational, but Tikshna — avoid for residence.
Purva Ashadha (deity: Apas, ruler: Venus) — Ugra — avoid.
Purva Bhadrapada (deity: Ajaikapada, ruler: Jupiter) — Reject for construction.
Sources
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98 (Bhat translation, Part II) — nakshatra muhūrta.
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99-100 — tithi, karaṇa, yoga cross-reference.
- GrehYug KB entries: bs-muhurta-bhumi-pujan-crossref-001, bs-nakshatra-27-muhurta-001.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swati nakshatra good for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking)?
No — Swati (movable) is not recommended for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) or Mridu (soft) nakshatra such as Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Anuradha or Revati instead.
Is Magha nakshatra good for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking)?
No — Magha (fierce) is not recommended for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) or Mridu (soft) nakshatra such as Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Anuradha or Revati instead.
Is Rohini nakshatra good for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking)?
Yes — Rohini (fixed) is considered auspicious for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98-100. Dhruva (fixed) — best for foundations and entry.
Which nakshatras are best for best nakshatras for bhūmi-pūjan (ground-breaking ceremony)?
The Dhruva (fixed) nakshatras — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — carry the strongest stability energy. Soft (Mridu) nakshatras like Mrigashira, Anuradha, Revati provide secondary support.
Which nakshatras must be avoided?
Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada are categorically rejected for new construction per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98. Tikshna and Ugra category nakshatras need owner-compatibility checks.
Where do these rules come from?
Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98 (Asterisms) and Ch 99-100 (Tithi, Karaṇa) are the primary source. Mānasāra and Mayamata supply the architectural cross-references for site, foundation, and door rules.
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