Shankusthapana Procedure: Step-by-Step Bhumi Puja Vidhanam
Shankusthapana Procedure
The step-by-step Bhumi Puja vidhanam — from Vastu Purusha worship to the shanku sthapana in the Ishanya corner and the first brick.
Preparation
The plot is cleaned and levelled, and the north-east (Ishanya) corner is identified. A clean spot is arranged with the kalasham and deities. Karishye’s purohit brings the prescribed samagri, including the copper shanku and silver naga.
How Shankusthapana is performed
Achamana & Sankalpa
Self-purification and a vow stating the owner’s name, gotram, the site and purpose.
Ganapati Puja
Worship of Lord Ganesha first, to remove obstacles.
Punyahavachanam & Kalasha
Purification and kalasha worship invoking the deities and the Panchabhootas.
Vastu Purusha worship
Vastu Purusha is drawn (often with rice paste) and worshipped with Vastu mantras.
Bhumi Devi & Naga puja
Bhumi Devi and the silver naga are worshipped and the shanku is consecrated.
Shanku & Naga sthapana
The copper shanku and silver naga, wrapped and adorned, are placed in the Ishanya corner.
First digging / first brick
The first earth is turned or the first brick laid at the auspicious spot, with mantras.
Aashirvachanam & prasadam
Blessings from the purohit and distribution of prasadam.
How long it takes
Shankusthapana usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Karishye’s Vastu-trained purohit brings everything and guides the family at each step.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is the procedure of Shankusthapana?
Sankalpa, Ganapati puja, punyahavachanam and kalasha, Vastu Purusha worship, Bhumi Devi and naga puja, placing the shanku and naga in the NE corner, the first digging or first brick, and aashirvachanam.
Q.Where is the shanku placed?
In the north-east (Ishanya) corner of the plot, the most auspicious direction per Vastu.
Q.How long does Bhumi Puja take?
Usually about 1.5 to 2 hours.