Sunday, September 30, 2007

Bhoomi Pooja

The Bhoomi Pooja (Ground Breaking Ceremony) was conducted on 23rd Sept 2007 between 10:00 am & 11:00 am.

The Significance:

"Bhoomi Pooja", meaning "Earth Worship" is an offering to Mother Earth and is a way that mankind shows thanks to the Earth. The place and the construction tools are anointed with auspicious things. A small pit is dug by family members to mark the beginning of the construction. The person performing the Bhoomi Pooja then requests the chief mason to commence work.





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