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In spite of the Coronavirus pandemic and the disruptions it brought along, more people are now willing to invest and start afresh, especially those who found their home-buying plans jeopardised due to income loss or uncertainty.
For the Chopras, who are in their 40s and based out of Bangalore, the plan to build their own home kept getting postponed over the last few years. “At first, it was health issues. Next came the death of a close family member, followed by the speculation of price correction and then, there was the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown,” says Arushi Chopra. She adds that in 2021, they are hoping and wishing for a new start and planning to construct their duplex house near Hennur. This time, the Chopras also plan to abide by Vastu Shastra principles.
“We took it very lightly all these years but after a string of bad news, our close friends suggested that we move into a new home and design the house as per Vastu Shastra. We thought, why not,” says Alankrit Chopra.
Many of you may be waiting for the right time to begin with the bhumi poojan and house construction. To simplify things for you, we list the best time to do so in the new year.
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Vastu muhurat: Ideal time to start house construction in 2021
There are multiple opinions, when it comes to the shubh muhurats for house construction. The general consensus is that construction of a house should not start during Ashada Shukla to Kartik Shukla. It is believed that Lord Vishnu sleeps for four months from Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi and wakes up to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. During these months, believers usually do not go in for marriages, house construction or even a new business.
So, which dates are the most auspicious to start home construction in 2021?
Date | Solar month | Sun in zodiac | Bhumi Pujan direction | Note this before construction | Gain/Loss |
January 14 | Magh | Makar | North-east | Good time for east or west-facing house | Financial gain |
February 14 | Falgun | Kumbh | North-west | Good time for east or west-facing house | Gain in jewels |
March 14 | Chaitra | Meen | North-west | Avoid construction | Loss |
April 14 | Baisakh | Mesh | North-west | Good time for north or south-facing homes | Very good time |
May 14 | Jeth | Vrish | South-west | Good time for north or south-facing homes | Increase in wealth |
June 14 | Ashadha | Mithun | South-west | Avoid construction | Loss |
July 14 | Shravan | Kark | South-west | Good time for east or west-facing house | Very good time |
August 14 | Bhadrapad | Singh | South-east | Good time for east or west-facing house | Increase in help (domestic) |
September 14 | Ashwin | Kanya | South-east | Avoid construction | Loss |
October 14 | Kartik | Tula | South-east | Good time for north or south-facing homes | Happiness and comfort |
November 14 | Margshirsh | Vrishchik | North-east | Good time for north or south-facing homes | Financial gains |
December 14 | Paush | Dhanu | North-east | Avoid construction | Loss |
Auspicious tithis for house construction
In the months that are suitable to start construction of a home, you may choose one of the dates mentioned below. Also note that Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays must be avoided. Mondays and Thursdays are the best.
2nd | 3rd | 5th | 7th | 10th | 12th | 13th | 15th | 1st of Krishna Paksha |
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Avoid these days for home construction in 2021
As already mentioned, some dates in the year 2021 are not suitable to start something as grand as a house construction. For example, starting a house construction between June 14 and July 13, 2021, may attract the death of a family member.
Similarly, starting construction between September 14 and October 13, 2021 is not good, as per Vastu and may invite diseases and discomfort. Another date that you should avoid is March 14 to April 13, 2021 which can result in any cause of fear.
Vastu muhurat for bhumi pujan in 2021
Note that there is a difference between starting the construction and laying the foundation for a new home. As per Vastu and customs, one must lay the foundation stone before starting construction.
Baisakh (May), Margshirsh (December), Paush (January) and Phalgun (March) are the best months for foundation-laying. Baishakh, Shravan, Margshirsh, Magh, Falgun, Bhadrapad and Kartik are permissible. All the other months except the ones listed below, are good for laying the foundation.
Inauspicious dates for foundation laying of new home
Chaitra
This is from March to April. One must avoid this time, because it is said to bring on hardships for the home owner.
Jyeshtha
This is the month of June and the planets are not in the favourable position.
Asharh
Avoid the month of July for foundation laying, because it is said to bring about loss, especially if the owner has animal stock or a business related to it.
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Shravan
This is the month of August and the time is not favourable as it can bring upon financial losses.
Bhadrapad
Avoid September 2021 to dig for the foundation of your new home, as it can result in fights and tension in the house.
Ashwin
To avoid family disputes at home, avoid October 2021 to lay the foundation of your new home, as per Vastu.
Kartik
You may not enjoy the help of servants at home or subordinates, if the foundation is laid in the month of November.
Magh
February 2021 may bring upon some kind of threat or danger if the foundation is laid in this month.
FAQ
Is Sunday a good day to start house construction?
It is not advisable to start house construction on a Sunday, as per Vastu.
Why do people conduct bhoomi pujans?
Most prospective home owners believe that it rids the space of any kind of unwanted energy.
What are the things to prepare before starting construction of a new home?
Before you begin to construct, ascertain the direction of the house. Then, the land should be cleaned and levelled. After this, raw material is fetched and the bhumi pujan is done.
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