गृह प्रवेश
Griha Pravesh marks the first entry into a new home. Most families choose an auspicious muhurat decided by a Pandit based on the panchang.
The ceremony usually includes Ganapati pooja, Punyahavachana, Navagraha homam and Vastu pooja, followed by boiling milk in the new kitchen.
Significance: The ceremony asks for blessings, peace and protection for the new home and the family.
Typical duration: 3 to 4 hours
Procedure
- Choose a muhurat with the Pandit and clean and decorate the home with mango-leaf toran and rangoli.
- Enter with the kalash and the idol or image of the family deity.
- Perform Ganapati pooja, Punyahavachana, Navagraha and Vastu homam.
- Boil milk in the kitchen and offer it to the deity.
- Offer bhojan and tambulam to guests and Pandits.
Samagri checklist
Your Pandit will confirm the exact list for your family tradition.
- Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
- Ganesha and family deity images
- Havan kund, wood, ghee
- Navagraha samagri
- Rice, turmeric, kumkum
- Flowers and garlands
- New vessel and milk for the kitchen ceremony
- Fruits, betel leaves and nuts
Frequently asked questions
How is the muhurat chosen?
The Pandit checks the panchang, the family's details and the date and time that suit the household.
Can we do Griha Pravesh before the interiors are complete?
Many families do a simple pooja at the time of entry and the main ceremony after the interior work is finished.
