Best Nakshatras for Foundation Stone (Shilanyas)

No. Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Ashwini Kumars as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Bharani is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Yama as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Krittika is a Mishra (mixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Agni as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for routine or mixed work rather than a primary construction muhurta, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Yes. Rohini is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Brahma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Rohini is counted auspicious for the foundation stone (shilanyas) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.

No. Mrigashira is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Soma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Ardra is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Rudra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Aditi as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Pushya is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Brihaspati as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Ashlesha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Naga as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Magha is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Pitris as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Purva Phalguni is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Bhaga as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Yes. Uttara Phalguni is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Aryaman as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Phalguni is counted auspicious for the foundation stone (shilanyas) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.

No. Hasta is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Savitar as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Chitra is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Vishvakarma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Swati is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Vayu as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Vishakha is a Mishra (mixed) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Indra-Agni as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for routine or mixed work rather than a primary construction muhurta, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Anuradha is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Mitra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Jyeshtha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Indra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Mula is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Nirriti as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Purva Ashadha is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Apas as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Yes. Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Vishvedevas as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Ashadha is counted auspicious for the foundation stone (shilanyas) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.

No. Shravana is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Vishnu as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Dhanishtha is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Vasus as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Shatabhisha is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Varuna as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

No. Purva Bhadrapada is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Ajaikapada as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Yes. Uttara Bhadrapada is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Ahir Budhnya as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Bhadrapada is counted auspicious for the foundation stone (shilanyas) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.

No. Revati is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Pushan as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so it is not recommended for the foundation stone (shilanyas). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

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.

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.

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.