Best Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2025-26 (month-wise)

According to Hindu traditions, selecting an auspicious date and time to enter a new house or property, which is known as the Griha Pravesh muhurat, is important as it brings good luck, positive energy, peace and prosperity for the occupants of the new house.

The shubh muhurat is calculated based on the Hindu calendar and Vastu Shastra rules, considering various astrological factors. According to Vastu Shastra and astrology experts, the day when the positive energies are the strongest i.e., when the date, tithi, and nakshatra are the most favourable is the best day to move to a new house.

A Griha Pravesh ceremony is performed before moving into a new house with rituals at an auspicious muhurtham or time to ensure positivity and drive away evil forces. For this, the Hindu lunar calendar or Panchang is checked for the most suitable date to perform the Griha Pravesh puja.

Griha Pravesh is made of two words – ‘griha’, which means a house and ‘pravesh’, which means to enter. The puja is done to get rid of any ill effects and Vastu dosha from the house and to seek divine blessings for peace and prosperity. The Griha Pravesh puja also enhances positive aura at home by cleansing and purifying the space. Griha Pravesh puja is performed by the occupants of the house

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates in 2025  

April 30	Wednesday	5:41 AM to 2:12 PM
May 1	Thursday	11:23 AM to 2:21 PM
May 7	Wednesday	6:17 PM 5:35 AM, May 8
May 8	Thursday	5:35 AM to 12:29 PM
May 9	Friday	12:09 AM to 5:33 AM, May 10
May 10	Saturday	5:33 AM to 5:29 PM
May 14	Wednesday	5:31 AM to 11:47 AM
May 17	Saturday	5:44 PM to 5:29 AM, May 18
May 22	Thursday	5:47 PM to 5:26 AM, May 23
May 23	Friday	5:26 AM to 10:29 PM
May 28	Wednesday	5:25 AM to 12:29 AM, May 29
June 4	Wednesday	11:54 PM to 3:35 AM, June 05
June 6	Friday	6:34 AM to 4:47 AM, June 07
October 23, 2025	Thursday	4:51 AM to 6:28 AM, Oct 24
October 24, 2025	Friday	6:28 AM to 1:19 PM, Oct 25
October 29, 2025	Wednesday	6:31 AM to 9:23 AM
November 03, 2025	Monday	6:34 AM to 2:05 PM, Nov 4
November 06, 2025	Thursday	3:28 to 6:37 AM Nov 7
November 07, 2025	Friday	6:37 to 6:38 AM Nov 8
November 08, 2025	Saturday	6:38 to 7:32 AM
November 14, 2025	Friday	9:20 PM to 6:44 AM, Nov 14
November 15, 2025	Saturday	6:44 AM to 11:34 PM
November 24, 2025	Monday	9:53 PM to 6:52 AM, Nov 25
November 03, 2025	Saturday	2:22 AM to 6:56 AM, Nov 30
December 1, 2025	Monday	6:56 AM to 7:01 PM
December 5, 2025	Friday	6:59 AM to 7 AM, Dec 6
December 6, 2025	Saturday	7:00 AM to 8:48 AM

 

Griha Pravesh puja significance

According to Hindu traditions, a Griha Pravesh puja is performed before moving into a new house. The term Griha Pravesh is made of two words – ‘Griha’ meaning a house and ‘pravesh’ meaning to enter.

Concept of Vastu Shastra: As per Vastu, performing a Griha Pravesh puja on a shubh muhurat removes the presence of Vastu dosha in the house and cleanses the space, thus creating a positive atmosphere. Griha Pravesh puja is is performed only once for a home by the occupants of the new house to seek divine blessings for peace and prosperity.

Balance of five elements: As per Vastu Shastra, a Griha Pravesh ceremony is conducted to ensure there is balance of the five elements of nature – earth, water, fire, air and space. This will create a harmonious environment in the new house, which will ensure the overall well-being of the family.

Protection to the new house as a living entity: As per traditional beliefs, a house is considered equivalent to a living entity and not merely a physical structure. Performing Griha Pravesh is a way to invite the new house into the family, ensuring protection and creating a source of joy.

Marks new beginnings: Moving into a new house on an auspicious day and performing the Griha Pravesh puja ensures a positive and fresh start in life, ensuring wealth, health and happiness for the family.

Cleansing past energies: The Griha Pravesh puja is considered to be a spiritual cleansing process. The rituals involving mantra chanting, burning of camphor and incense, purifying the house with holy water, etc. helps eliminate the energies of the previous occupants of the house and that of construction activities.

Connection with the divine forces: Griha Pravesh is also considered a symbolic journey of renewal, denoting fresh start for the family and promoting family bonds. It reflects the commitment to fill the home with good values, love, and peace.

Astrological significance: Performing the Griha Pravesh puja on an auspicious muhurat based on favourable planetary positions will ensure the house attracts positive vibes and good fortune.

Symbolism behind Griha Pravesh offerings

As per Vastu, there are certain offerings made to the deities during a Griha Pravesh puja that have specific significance.

• Coconut: During the puja, a coconut is placed as a symbol of purity, fertility and abundance. A coconut is broken at the entrance of the new house to remove any negative energies.
• Rice and grains: Rice is another integral element of the Griha Pravesh puja ceremony and it represents prosperity and abundance flowing into the house.
• Water from a holy river: During the puja, holy water from the Ganges or other sacred river is sprinkled throughout the house to purify the space.
• Diyas and camphor: Lighting diyas signifies the removal darkness and ignorance while burning camphor purifies the surroundings.
• Flowers: Flowers add freshness to the space and bring divine blessings.
• Milk and honey: Boiling milk with honey symbolises sweetness, unity and fulfillment of wishes.

 

Griha Pravesh and the importance of an auspicious muhurat and nakshatra

Vastu and astrology experts suggest that one should move into a new house only when the planetary positions are favourable and the positive energies are strongest. Consulting an expert or lunar calendar helps one find the auspicious muhurat for Griha Pravesh. Experts mention that times such as Kharmaas, Shraad, Chaturmaas, etc., are considered inauspicious. The panchang may vary from region to region.

Moreover, it is auspicious to move into a new house at least when the nakshatras are favourable. According to astrology, there are 27 Nakshatras or auspicious stars. These refer to the names given to constellation of the Moon. The Moon resides in each constellation for a day. Nakshatras are an important part of the Panchang or Hindu calendar as they help in calculating the auspicious muhurat.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in May 2025

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
May 1	Thursday	Panchami	Mrigashira	11:23 AM to 2:21 PM
May 7	Wednesday	Ekadashi	Uttaraphalguni	6:17 PM 5:35 AM, May 8
May 8	Thursday	Ekadashi	Uttaraphalguni	5:35 AM to 12:29 PM
May 9	Friday	Trayodashi	Chitra	12:09 AM to 5:33 AM, May 10
May 10	Saturday	Trayodashi	Chitra	5:33 AM to 5:29 PM
May 14	Wednesday	Dwitiya	Anuradha	5:31 AM to 11:47 AM
May 17	Saturday	Panchami	Uttarashada	5:44 PM to 5:29 AM, May 18
May 22	Thursday	Dashami	Uttar Bhadrapada	5:47 PM to 5:26 AM, May 23
May 23	Friday	Ekadashi	Uttar Bhadrapada	5:26 AM to 10:29 PM
May 28	Wednesday	Dwitiya	Mrigashira	5:25 AM to 12:29 AM, May 29

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in June 2025

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
June 4	Wednesday	Dashami	Uttaraphalguni	11:54 PM to 3:35 AM, June 05
June 6	Friday	Ekadashi	Chitra	6:34 AM to 4:47 AM, June 07

There are no auspicious dates available in July, August and September in 2025.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in October 2025

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
October 23, 2025	Thursday	Tritiya	Anuradha	4:51 AM to 6:28 AM, Oct 24
October 24, 2025	Friday	Tritiya	Anuradha	6:28 AM to 1:19 PM, Oct 25
October 29, 2025	Wednesday	Saptami	Uttara Ashada	6:31 AM to 9:23 AM

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in November 2025

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
November 03, 2025	Monday	Trayodashi	Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati	6:34 AM to 2:05 PM, Nov 4
November 06, 2025	Thursday	Dwitiya	Rohini	3:28 to 6:37 AM Nov 7
November 07, 2025	Friday	Dwitiya, Tritiya	Rohini, Mrigashirsha	6:37 to 6:38 AM Nov 8
November 08, 2025	Saturday	Chaturthi, Tritiya	Mrigashirsha	6:38 to 7:32 AM
November 14, 2025	Friday	Dashami, Ekadashi	Uttara Phalguni	9:20 PM to 6:44 AM, Nov 14
November 15, 2025	Saturday	Ekadashi	Uttara Phalguni	6:44 AM to 11:34 PM
November 24, 2025	Monday	Panchami	Uttara Ashadha	9:53 PM to 6:52 AM, Nov 25
November 03, 2025	Saturday	Dashami	Uttara Bhadrapada	2:22 AM to 6:56 AM, Nov 30

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in December 2025

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
December 1, 2025	Monday	Ekadashi	Revati	6:56 AM to 7:01 PM
December 5, 2025	Friday	Pratipada, Dwitiya	Rohini, Mrigashirsha	6:59 AM to 7 AM, Dec 6
December 6, 2025	Saturday	Dwitiya	Mrigashirsha	7:00 AM to 8:48 AM

Note: Hours that are past midnight are mentioned along with the next day date. According to Panchang, the day starts and ends with sunrise.

Apart from these dates, there are also auspicious dates that are determined based on location, an individual’s rashi (zodiac sign) and nakshatra (birth star), which are best advised by a professional astrologer.

Furthermore, when finding Griha Pravesh muhurat dates, it is crucial to understand that the auspicious dates and timings may vary based on different calendars. Gruhapravesam dates given in a Telugu Panchangam or a Tamil calendar may differ from the muhurat dates mentioned in Hindu lunar calendar.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in January 2026

According to Hindu lunar calendar, there are no auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurat in January 2026. One can consult an astrologer and Vastu expert to find a personal Griha Pravesh muhurat based on location and horoscope.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in February 2026

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
February 6, 2026	Friday	Shashthi, Panchami	Chitra, Hasta	12:23 AM to 01:18 AM, Feb 07
February 11, 2026	Wednesday	Dashami, Navami	Jyeshtha, Anuradha	09:58 AM to 10:53 AM
February 19, 2026	Thursday	Tritiya	Uttara Bhadrapada	08:52 PM to 06:55 AM, Feb 20
February 20, 2026	Friday	Tritiya	Uttara Bhadrapada	06:55 AM to 02:38 PM
February 21, 2026	Saturday	Panchami	Revati	01:00 PM to 07:07 PM
February 25, 2026	Wednesday	Dashami	Mrigashira	02:40 AM to 06:49 AM, Feb 26
February 26, 2026	Thursday	Dashami	Mrigashira	06:49 AM to 12:11 PM

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in March 2026

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Muhurat
March 4, 2026	Wednesday	Pratipada, Dwitiya	Uttara Phalguni	07:39 AM to 06:42 AM, Mar 05
March 5, 2026	Thursday	Dwitiya	Uttara Phalguni	06:42 AM to 08:17 AM
March 6, 2026	Friday	Tritiya	Chitra	09:29 AM to 05:53 PM

 

Best nakshatras for Griha Pravesh in 2025

• Rohini: It is an auspicious nakshatra denoting prosperity and growth, suitable for starting new ventures.
• Mrigashirsha: Represents peace and harmony in the household.
• Uttar Phalguni: This nakshatra promotes stability and good fortune.
• Chitra: This nakshatra is known to attract creativity, wealth and prosperity.
• Revati: This nakshatra is believed to bring happiness, abundance and overall well-being.
• Uttarshadha: This nakshatra attracts success, wealth and long-term stability.
• Anuradha: This nakshatra promotes long-lasting relationships and success in the household.

 

Auspicious months for Griha Pravesh

• Magh (January – February): Leads to wealth gains
• Falgun (February – March): Beneficial in terms of wealth and children
• Baishak (April – May): Enhances wealth and prosperity
• Jeshtha (May-June): Beneficial in terms of cattle

Months to avoid for Griha Pravesh

• Ashadha
• Shravana
• Bhadrapad
• Ashwin
• Pausha

 

Vastu Shanti Muhurat in 2025

Date	Nakshatra	Tithi	Muhurat
January 23, 2025	Mrigashira	Saptami	7:44 am to 10:05 am
March 1-2, 2025	Uttara Bhadrapada	Dwitiya, Tritiya	11:22 am to 6:45 am
April 3, 2025	Uttara Ashadha	Panchami	6:32 am to 11:42 pm
September 3-4, 2025	Uttara Ashadha	Ekadashi	11:08 pm to 4:22 am
October 2-3, 2025	Uttara Phalguni	Dashami	5:15 pm to 6:43 am

Tips to select Vastu Shanti Muhurat

According to Vastu, performing Vastu Shanti puja during Griha Pravesh helps remove the Vastu Doshas present in the house and attracts positive energies. Here are some planetary positions for selecting Vastu Shanti Muhurat:

• Shubh Yoga: This refers to planetary alignments that promote prosperity.
• Amrit Siddhi Yoga: This yoga brings success and peace.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: It is considered a highly auspicious period for new beginnings.

Consult a Vastu expert and astrologer to know Vastu Shanti Muhurat based on location and birth chart.

 

What is Graha Shanti puja?

Graha Shanti is derived from Sanskrit where Graha means planet and Shanti means peace. The Graha Shanti puja is performed during Griha Pravesh puja ceremony to pacify the nine planets or Navagraha. The puja rituals are conducted along with the Vastu Shanti puja, which help bring positivity, remove the negative effects of the planets and attract their blessings. According to Vastu, the planets have an impact on people’s lives and their right placement is crucial when deciding the muhurat for Griha Pravesh and Vastu Shanti puja. The planetary factors explained below are important:

• Jupiter or Brihaspati: This planet is known for growth and prosperity. According to astrology and Vastu, Jupiter should not be in retrograde or afflicted by malefic planets during the Griha Pravesh ceremony.
• Mercury or Budh: It is important to ensure a strong placement of planet Mercury, which will ensure good communication and harmony in the house.
• Mars or Mangal: The planet Mars is associated with the property and construction field. When choosing Graha Shanti puja muhurat, it is necessary to ensure a favourable position of the planet to bring stability and protection for the house.

 

How to calculate Griha Pravesh Muhurat?

Griha Pravesh Muhurat is calculated by considering various factors such as:

• Alignment of stars/ nakshatras: Choosing the muhurat based on certain nakshatras or auspicious stars such as Rohini and Uttara Phalguni help align their energies with that of the house.
• Planetary position: Similarly, the optimal placement of the planets such as Jupiter and Venus is also considered when selecting a muhurat. The presence of combust planets is also checked.
• Lagna or ascendant: When choosing an auspicious date, one should ensure the ascendant of the family members aligns with the house Vastu to ensure smooth energy flow.
• Sunrise and sunset time in the location: The favourable muhurat is selected within an auspicious 4-hour window after sunrise or before sunset.
• Position of the sun and moon: Similarly, the position of the sun and the moon is considered.
• Horoscope of the individual: Many astrology and Vastu experts also consider the horoscope of the individual to choose a suitable muhurat. Astrological compatibility of the residents of the house is also checked.
• Lunar calendar: Typically, a lunar calendar is used to find the auspicious muhurat. The dates may vary based on the calendar used.
• Adhik mas: This refers to the extra month added to the calendar, which is also considered when selecting an auspicious muhurat.

When choosing the favourable muhurat, consider the dates or timings that must be avoided such as Rahu Kaal, Amavasya, Bhadra or eclipses.

Significance of Choghadiya

Choghadiya refers to a Vedic table for checking auspicious time based on a system where the day is divided into seven segments, each associated with varying levels of auspiciousness or inauspiciousness. These segments are:

• Shubh (Auspicious)
• Labh (Profit) 
• Amrit (Best)
• Chal (Neutral)
• Udveg (Inauspicious)
• Kal (Inauspicious)
• Rog (Inauspicious)

 

Personalised Griha Pravesh Muhurat

A personalised Griha Pravesh Muhurat will be determined based on precise timings matching one’s birth chart (horoscope or Kundli). The muhurat is calculated based on:

• Planetary positions in one’s chart
• The individual’s nakshatra (or birth star)
• Ruling out malefic planets such as Saturn and Rahu, which may impact key houses associated with home, wealth and relationships in the astrological chart

 

Days to avoid Griha Pravesh ceremony in 2025

• Solar or lunar Eclipse: Eclipses are seen as bad omens and this time must be avoided for performing auspicious activities such as Griha Pravesh. This time must be utilised for observing fast and praying as per Hindus traditions.
• Days in months – Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapad, Ashwin and Pausha: These months are not considered favourable for performing Griha Pravesh.
• Shukra tara asta and guru tara asta time (when these planets come too close to the sun): One should avoid performing any auspicious work during this time as the power of these planets decreases because they come close to the Sun.
• Rahu Kaal: This is an inauspicious period governed by Planet Rahu and is associated with confusion, negativity and obstacles. Hence, one should avoid performing Griha Pravesh during this time.
• Amavasya (new moon day): This period is associated with darkness and negative energies and must be avoided.
• Krishna paksha (waning moon phase): This phase is not considered favourable for performing Griha Pravesh since moon’s light decreases, symbolising darkness and diminishing energy.
• Leap lunar year and lunar months: Also known as Adhik Maas, such year or months are seen as a period of imbalance or transition. Hence, one should avoid performing auspicious events such as Griha Pravesh puja during this time:
• Some events in the family: If there is any event like a recent loss in the family or pregnancy of any female family member, then one should avoid performing Griha Pravesh puja. However, if one has to move to a new house, then one can consult an astrologer or Vastu expert to know the muhurat.

Note: Griha Pravesh auspicious dates and timings are location-based (depending on sunrise and sunset time) and hence, one should consult with a local priest, before proceeding with the ceremony.

Experts mention that times such as Kharmaas, Shraad, Chaturmaas, etc., are considered inauspicious. The panchang may vary from region to region.

 

Best days of the week for house shifting  

• Monday: It is considered to be one of the auspicious days of the week. Governed by Planet Moon, Monday is said brings nurturing energies and represents peace, stability and overall well-being.
• Wednesday: The day associated with Planet Mercury, Wednesday denotes harmonious relationships and smooth communication. Performing Griha Pravesh on this day ensures prosperity and happiness.
• Thursday: This day is ruled by Planet Jupiter and performing Griha Pravesh on Thursday brings wealth, abundance and long-term success.
• Friday: Associated with Planet Venus, Friday is a favourable day for Griha Pravesh as it signifies love, comfort and harmony.
• Sunday: Ruled by the Sun, Sunday can be considered a good day for Griha Pravesh as it attracts success and good fortune.

Days of the week to avoid for house shifting       

• Tuesday: This day is associated with the strong energies of Planet Mars and is not considered suitable for Griha Pravesh as it can lead to stress and conflict. 
• Saturday: This day of the week is associated with Planet Saturn and considered inauspicious for Griha Pravesh or house shifting as it can lead to delays and obstacles.

 

Inauspicious time for house shifting

Days	Rahu kaal
Monday	7:30 to 9 AM
Tuesday	3 to 4:30 PM
Wednesday	12 to 1:30 PM
Thursday	1:30 to 3:00 PM
Friday	10:30 to 12 PM
Saturday	9:00 to 10:30 PM
Sunday	4:30 to 6:00 PM

According to Vastu and astrology experts, Rahu kalam is regarded inauspicious for performing any auspicious work. Hence, one must avoid this time for Griha pravesh puja or entering a new or old house.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2025: Auspicious festivals

Date	Day	Festival
February 2, 2025	Sunday	Basant Panchami
April 30, 2025	Wednesday	Akshaya Tritiya
October 2, 2025	Thursday	Dussehra
October 18, 2025	Saturday	Dhanteras
October 21, 2025	Tuesdays	Diwali

 

Festivals to avoid for Griha Pravesh

Date	Day	Festival
January 14, 2025	Tuesday	Makar Sankranti
March 14, 2025	Friday	Holi (including Holashtak)

 

Auspicious ascendant or lagna for Griha Pravesh

Fixed ascendant	Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Dual ascendant	Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces

 

Auspicious Lunar dates for Griha Pravesh

2nd

3rd

5th

7th

10th

11th

13th

The auspicious Vastu Shanti Muhurat in 2025 dates in Shukla Paksha or bright half are mentioned above. Moon is the significator of the mind. Thus, it is important for considering the moon’s placement any auspicious work. If the Moon transit is in the 4th, 6th, 8th, or 12th houses of the native horoscope, avoid entering the new house.

 

Griha Pravesh ceremony dos and don’ts

Dos

• Purify the house by sprinkling holy water with mango leaves all over the house.
• Break the coconut before entering the house as the coconut is believed to remove obstacles in the new journey.
• Put the right foot forward when entering the house.  
• Enter the house with a Kalash filled with water, coconut and eight mango leaves.
• Place idol of deities in the northeast direction, in a way the idols face east.
• Perform the Griha Pravesh ceremony in the presence of all family members, when each member is healthy and happy. Keep negative wishes away.
• Make sure to feed Brahmins after the Griha Pravesh puja.
• On the first day of shifting to new house, keep green leafy vegetables and jaggery in the kitchen.

Don’ts

• Avoid performing Griha Pravesh puja on Tuesday. In exceptional cases, Sunday and Saturday are also considered inauspicious.
• Do not talk during the puja ceremony.

See also: Griha pravesh tips for your new house, this festive season

See also: Design ideas for Griha Pravesh invitation card

 

Should you perform Griha Pravesh for a rented house?

According to Vastu, one should perform Griha Pravesh puja even for a rented house as it is considered auspicious and helps eliminate negative energy, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere and attracting prosperity. In place of an elaborate puja, one can organise a havan to activate and maintain the energies of the house.

 

Remedies for inauspicious Griha Pravesh muhurat

• Ganesh Puja: If there is a delay in entering the new house at the chosen muhurat or the first entry is done on an inauspicious day, one can nullify the negative effects by worshipping Lord Ganesha, who is known to be the remover of obstacles.
• Griha Shanti Puja: Worshipping the nine planets during the Griha Pravesh helps neutralise the negative energy of an inauspicious muhurat.
• Vastu Yantra: Keeping a Vastu Yantra (a sacred geometric diagram) in the northeast corner of the house helps eliminate the Vastu Doshas. The Vastu Purusha should also be worshipped to balance the flow of energies.
• Havan: Performing havan during Griha Pravesh helps purify the environment, attracts blessings of deities, eliminates negative energies and brings good fortune.

 

How to prepare the house for Griha Pravesh?

• Perform bhumi puja: Before the house construction, one should perform the Bhoomi Puja (earth worship) to purify the land from negative energies and seek blessings for fertility, growth and peace.
• Cleaning the house: Thoroughly clean and declutter the house before the Griha Pravesh puja to invite positive energies.
• Choose an auspicious muhurat: Perform the Griha Pravesh puja on an auspicious muhurat based on a Hindu lunar calendar.
• Decorate the house entrance: Decorate the main door with torans made of marigold flowers or mango leaves and om or swastik symbols. Keep a decorated Kalash filled with water and mango leaves at the entrance.
• Illuminate the house: Light diyas or oil lamps in every corner of the house to dispel darkness and negativity from the house.
• First entry to the house: The family should enter the new house with the right foot first.
• Perform Griha Pravesh Puja: Perform the Griha Pravesh puja rituals, starting with Ganesh puja – the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. It is followed by Navagraha puja where the nine planets are worshipped. A havan is performed to purify the house.
• Coconut rolling: This ritual involves rolling a coconut across the floor of each room. It signifies the removal of obstacles and helps attract good fortune.
• Milk boiling ceremony: According to the traditions, milk should be boiled in a new vessel until the milk overflows. This ritual signifies abundance and prosperity in the house.
• Serve prasad: The puja ceremony is completed by offering food and prasad to the priests and the guests.

 

Griha Pravesh puja: Interesting facts

Ancient vedic origins

The Griha Pravesh puja rituals date back to the Vedic era. Hindus widely believed that the first entry to a new house on an auspicious day and conducting a puja to please the deities help attract peace and prosperity. It was known as the Gruha Arambha Vidhi, conducted to align the house with cosmic energies.

Milk boiling ceremony

According to Vastu, boiling milk until it overflows signifies abundance. However, this ritual is considered to be beneficial as it is backed by the scientific explanation that boiling removes the bacteria in the milk, making it safe for consumption.

Types of Griha Pravesh pujas

• Apoorva: If you are entering your new home, it is called Apoorva Griha Pravesh. In a newly constructed house (Apoorva Griha Pravesh), the first entry of the owners is auspicious when the sun is in the Uttarayan position.
• Sapoorva: If you are re-entering your home after a long period of time, it is called as Sapoorva Griha Pravesh. For example, this type of Griha Pravesh puja is performed if you are returning home after being out of the station for work and had left your house vacant. Make sure to clean the house before the puja. In old houses or the renovated ones, it is ideal when Jupiter (Guru) or Venus (Shukra) is setting (the star does not matter in this case).
• Dwandhav: If you left your home, because of a natural calamity and are now re-entering your home after a long period of time, you have to perform Griha Pravesh Puja Vidhi. It is known as Dwandhav Griha Pravesh.

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New trends in Griha Pravesh puja

Given the fast-paced lives many of us lead, it may not always be possible for everyone to come together to perform a puja. However, thanks to technology and the use of smartphones, organising a Griha Pravesh puja and many religious functions online has made things easy and ensures one makes a new beginning on an auspicious day. Family and friends can attend the puja online from anywhere across the globe while the priests guide the puja ritual online.

One can now book a pandit online in a specific language that one needs to do the puja. The entire puja samagiri can be ordered online.  Home owners are now opting to do their Griha Pravesh puja themselves, with a pandit guiding them virtually via video call and chanting mantras through the smartphone or laptop.

Another trend seen for the Griha Pravesh puja is that it is being conducted in English, as NRIs residing abroad prefer house warming rituals being narrated in English. So, priests explain the meaning of shlokas in English. Also, female priests are making strides in a highly male-dominated profession and are seen conducting weddings and Griha Pravesh pujas.

Eco-friendly practices

Nowadays, people have become environment conscious and use fresh leaves, flowers and natural dyes for decor during Griha Pravesh puja ceremony. This is a good move and helps one harmonise with nature.

 

Griha Pravesh during festivals across the country

As per Hindu traditions, Griha Pravesh puja is performed when one moves to a new house. There are unique rituals associated with Griha Pravesh around the country. Here are some of the popular Griha Pravesh puja rituals in various regions of India.

North India

• Punjab (Milk and curd rituals): In the north Indian state of Punjab, rituals for the new house mainly involve the dhol and bhangra dance to celebrate new beginnings with joy and vibrancy, along with prayers to ensure happiness and prosperity. Family members pour milk or curd at the house entrance and sprinkle holy water inside the house to purify the space and attract abundance.
• Rajasthan (carrying fire from the old home): Many Rajasthani families believe in bringing the burning embers or a diya from the previous house to light the new one. This ritual denotes continuity of prosperity.

Favourable Griha Pravesh dates

Date and Day	Nakshatra	Tithi	Muhurat
April 3, 2025, Thursday	Uttara Ashadha	Panchami	06:32 AM to 11:42 PM
October 2, 2025, Thursday	Uttara Phalguni	Dashami	05:15 PM to 06:43 AM, Oct 3

West India

• Maharashtra (Ganpati homam): As per the traditional Griha Pravesh ceremony in Maharashtra, a Lakshmi Puja and Patt Puja, a prayer to the foundation of the house, is organised to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Maharashtrians widely worship Lord Ganesha and perform Ganapati Homam as the primary ritual during first entry in a house to remove obstacles and attract peace.

Favourable Griha Pravesh dates

Date and Day	Nakshatra	Tithi	Muhurat
September 3, 2025, Wednesday	Uttara Ashadha	Ekadashi	11:08 PM to 04:22 AM, Sep 4
November 5, 2025, Wednesday	Anuradha	Chaturthi	09:15 AM to 01:45 PM

South India

• South India (Kolam and neem leaves): In the South Indian states, a sacred fire or Agni is kindled to invoke the fire deity Agni, who is said to protect the house from any negative influences. People in Tamil Nadu and other southern areas engage in designing Kolam (rangoli) patterns using rice flour at the house entrance. They hang neem leaves and mango leaves torans to ward off evil spirits.
• Kerala (Vishnu puja and coconut offerings): In Kerala households, people organise a Vishnu puja when moving into a new house. They offer coconuts and plantain leaves, to ensure a positive start and create a harmonious environment.

Favourable Griha Pravesh dates

Date and Day	Nakshatra	Tithi	Muhurat
July 15, 2025, Tuesday	Hasta	Navami	10:30 AM to 01:20 PM
November 24, 2025, Monday	Revati	Ekadashi	10:30 AM to 01:20 PM

East India

• Bengali Griha Pravesh (Alpona Art): As per Bengali traditions, the ritual of “Griha Pravesh Anjali,” is performed where the head of the family offers prayers and a small amount of rice to the newly constructed house as thanksgiving to the gods. Women engage in creating alpona designs (traditional floor art) using rice paste at the house entrance and other areas. This is said to please goddess Lakshmi and bring prosperity.
• Assam (Aarti with Bihu folk songs): In Assam, people perform the ceremony of traditional aarti accompanied by Bihu folk songs, to bring a musical touch to the puja ceremony. 

Favourable Griha Pravesh dates

Date and Day	Nakshatra	Tithi	Muhurat
March 20, 2025, Thursday	Dhanishta	Panchami	07:30 AM to 12:00 PM
June 10, 2025, Tuesday	Swati	Ekadashi	10:45 AM to 01:15 PM
October 10, 2025, Friday	Uttara Phalguni	Dashami	08:15 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Griha Pravesh mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the auspicious muhurat: Make sure to enter the new house and perform the puja rituals on an auspicious muhurat. Ignoring the muhurat can lead to in unfavourable results.
• Ignoring Vastu guidelines: The house, including the entrance, furniture, etc. should be designed and decorated as per the Vastu rules. Not adhering to the Vastu principles when performing puja rituals or designing the house can disrupt the positive energy flow.
• Incomplete cleaning: Avoid leaving any part of the house unclean. It is not only a sign of neglect but can hinder with the prosperity the ceremony is said to bring.
• Neglecting the kitchen rituals: As per some traditions, skipping the milk-boiling ceremony in the kitchen is considered inauspicious.
• Disorganised rituals: Make sure to have all the puja samagri ready. Lack of preparation in terms of the puja items or rituals may not bring the full benefits of the Griha Pravesh ceremony.
• Moving furniture before the ceremony: Avoid shifting heavy furniture into the house before the rituals as it is regarded as a bad omen in different cultures.

 

Is Vasant Panchami good for Griha Pravesh?

Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour goddess Saraswati and marks the arrival of spring season. Vasant Panchami is considered an auspicious day to begin new endeavours, including performing Griha Pravesh puja. One can check with a Vastu and astrology expert to find the auspicious muhurat for Griha Pravesh based on horoscope, location and other factors.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi good for Griha Pravesh?

Yes, purchasing a new property on Ganesh Chaturthi is auspicious. Lord Ganesha is worshipped on the occasion of Griha Pravesh as it brings happiness and prosperity in the new house. One can consult an astrology and expert to know the auspicious Griha Pravesh time.

Is Akshaya Tritiya good for Griha Pravesh?

Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day for buying a property and also for performing Griha Pravesh puja. It is believed that purchasing a new property or other expensive items and performing Griha Pravesh attracts prosperity to the house.

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Can we do Griha pravesh puja on Diwali?

Many people prefer performing Griha pravesh on Diwali. The five elements of nature – earth, wind, fire, water, and sky remain in balance on this day and form the MahaVastu yoga. Thus, it is considered an auspicious day and one can enter the house.

 

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Vastu Shastra emphasises the importance of performing the Griha Pravesh puja on an auspicious muhurat to ensure it brings good luck and prosperity to the occupants of the new house. One should note that the muhurat may vary based on location. Thus, it it is beneficial to consult an astrology and Vastu expert. Moreover, when performing the Griha pravesh ceremony on should choose the right directions for the puja and havan. Conducting the Griha Pravesh puja in a Vastu-compliant way removes ill effects and Vastu dosha while invite positivity in the house.

 

FAQs

Can you shift household items before Griha Pravesh?

No, you should avoid shifting anything apart from the gas cylinder to your new house before the Griha Pravesh.

Why do we boil milk in new house?

According to Hindu traditions, boiling milk symbolises prosperity.

Is a hawan necessary for Griha Pravesh puja?

Hawan ceremony purifies the home and attracts positive energies. That is why people prefer doing a hawan during Griha Pravesh Puja.

Can we do Griha Pravesh on Saturday?

One can move to a new house and perform the Griha Pravesh puja on an auspicious day, as per the Hindi calendar, even on a Saturday.

What is Abhijit Muhurtham and why is it called so?

As per Astrology, Abhijit Muhurta refers to the muhurta calculated based on sunrise and sunset in the city. Hence the muhurta differs from location to location. The word Abhijit means victorious. Abhijit Muhurta is the time when an event or activity is started, making the person victorious. It is suited for most auspicious activities except marriage or Upanayana.

Can we stay in a new home without Griha Pravesh?

When buying a new house, it is important to perform Griha pravesh puja before staying in the house permanently. This ensures that the negative energies are eliminated and a positive atmosphere is created.

Which Tamil month is not good for house warming?

Tamil months of Aani, Aadi, Purataasi, Maargazhi and Panguni are not ideal for housewarming.

(With inputs from Purnima Goswami Sharma)

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