The laying of the first stone
16 juni 2025
Ceremony for the laying of the first stone of the new buildings
Today was a special day in Dospadu, the location of our future new home.
With deep gratitude and connection, we performed the Sankustapana ceremony – the ritual of laying the first stone for the new buildings of Share Kids Home.
📿 What is Sankustapana?
Sankustapana is an ancient tradition in which the first stone is laid on an empty plot of land. In India, this ceremony symbolizes a pure and respectful beginning.
Under various names such as Bhumi Pooja or Boomi Puja, the rite is performed to honor Mother Earth and to bring the five natural elements – air, water, earth, space, and fire – into harmony.
It is a moment of connection between human and earth, an invocation of protection, healing, and prosperity for everything that will rise on that ground. 🙏
For us, this means building a safe, loving space for the children we care for.
A home with strong foundations – both literally and symbolically.
We are deeply grateful to be able to realize this together.
Step by step, stone by stone, heart to heart. 💛
Diwali in Share Kids Home
The next phase of the construction work in Dospadu has officially begun.
After pouring the first foundation layers, we’ve now entered a new and essential stage: filling and leveling the ground around and beneath the building.
