Shankusthapana: The Shanku & Silver Naga in the Foundation
Shankusthapana Shanku & Naga
The copper shanku and silver naga placed in the foundation — the symbolic anchoring of the structure to its cosmic support.
The shanku and silver naga
The defining act of Shankusthapana is the placing of the shanku — a consecrated peg, often of copper — together with a silver naga (serpent) in the foundation. In tradition, the cosmic serpent Adi Shesha bears the earth; fixing the naga and shanku symbolically pins the structure to its stable cosmic support, anchoring the building for permanence.
Placed in the foundation
Copper shanku
The consecrated peg, worshipped and fixed in the Ishanya corner.
Silver naga
The serpent symbol of stability and protection, placed with the shanku.
Navadhanya
Nine sacred grains, for fertility, abundance and auspiciousness.
Navaratna & pancha loha
Nine gems and the five-metal alloy, for prosperity and strength.
Anchoring the home
Placing the shanku and naga is believed to steady the land’s energy and hold the structure firm against time and disturbance. It is the moment the foundation becomes spiritually “set.” Karishye includes the copper shanku and silver naga in every booking — see the samagri list and the procedure.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is the shanku in Shankusthapana?
A consecrated peg, usually of copper, that is worshipped and fixed in the north-east corner of the foundation along with a silver naga.
Q.Why is a silver naga placed in the foundation?
The serpent symbolises stability and protection — in tradition Adi Shesha bears the earth — anchoring the structure for permanence.
Q.What else is placed with the shanku?
Navadhanya (nine grains), navaratna (nine gems) and pancha loha (five metals) for abundance and strength.