Good months for construction of home, When to start constructing house?

Which months are good to start constructing houses? What is the best time for construction of homes? Here are some details about when a home should be built?

Among all 12 Hindu months, 4 months are best months to start construction of houses. And 3 months are to avoid starting or planning for constructing homes.

Best months to start Construction of House:

Chaitra Maas:

Chaitra month or Chaitra maas usually falls during the Gregorian months of March and April. Chaitra masam is one of the best months to start construction of homes. Constructing homes in Chaitra masam brings happiness and blessings of Pitru devatas (ancestors) as well as Gods.

Vaishakh Maas:

Vaishakh month or Vaishakh maas usually falls during the Gregorian months of April and May. Vaishakha masam is one of the auspicious time periods to initiate building home. Constructing house in Vaishakha masam brings wealth and prosperity to the owners.

Kartik Maas:

Karthik month or Kartik maas usually falls during the Gregorian months of October and November. Those who start building new home during Karthika masam will be blessed with joy and happiness in entire life.

Magh Maas:

Magh month or Magha masam falls during the Gregorian months of January and February. Those who start constructing new house during Magha masam will be blessed with success and fruitfulness in every aspect of life.

Phalgun Maas:

Phalgun month or Falguna masam falls during the Gregorian months of March and April. Those who plan to start new home construction during Falguna masam will be blessed with health and wellness in life. 

As per Hindu beliefs and texts, five months – Chaitra maas, Vaishakh maas, Karthik maas, Magh maas and Phalgun maas – are the best months for new home construction, whereas Bhadrapad month (August – September), Ashwin month or Ashwayuj maas ( September – October) and Poush mahina or Pushya maas ( December – January) are the bad months for construction of houses. Those who start house construction during these months may suffer from health problems, financial problems and family problems.