Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2024: Best nakshatra, month-wise dates

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.

A Griha Pravesh ceremony is performed 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.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2024: Quick facts

Auspicious months for Griha Pravesh	Magh (January – February), Falgun (February – March), Baishak (April – May) and Jeshtha (May-June)
Months to avoid for Griha Pravesh	Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapad, Ashwin and Pausha
Auspicious nakshatra for Griha Pravesh	Anuradha Nakshatra, Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Uttar Phalguni, Chitra, Uttar Bhadrapad, Revati, Uttarshadha, Pushya, Shatabhisha, Swati and Dhanishta
Auspicious tithis for Griha Pravesh	Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha
Best days of the week for house shifting	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Days of the week to avoid for house shifting	Tuesday, Sunday and Saturday
Auspicious festivals for Griha Pravesh	Basant Panchami, Akshaya Tritiya, Dussehra and Dhanteras
Types of Griha Pravesh pujas	Apoorva, Sapoorva and Dwandhav
Significance of Griha Pravesh puja	To seek divine blessings, brings good luck, peace and prosperity, purifies the house and eliminates negative energies

 

Griha Pravesh: Meaning and significance

A ‘Griha Pravesh’ puja is performed before moving into a new house. 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. 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 to seek divine blessings for peace and prosperity.

A Griha pravesh or a house warming ceremony, is performed only once for a home. So, it is essential to take care of every detail, to avoid mistakes. If you have recently bought a home, you will need to select the right date for the ceremony. In Hindu tradition, specific days are mentioned in the Hindu calendar (Panchang), which are considered shubh (auspicious) to enter a new home. According to Vastu Shastra, performing the Griha Pravesh puja on a shubh muhurat brings good luck into the lives of the occupants. It is better to plan the house warming ceremony well in advance, to avoid problems in the last minute. Early planning can help you to lock in on the best Shubh Muhurat for your Griha Pravesh. Else, you may have to remain content with a normal muhurat, if you delay in finalising the date.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates 2024

Date	Griha Pravesh muhurat
January 3, 2024, Wednesday	7:14 AM to 2:46 PM
February 12, 2024, Monday	02:56 PM to 5:44 PM
February 14, 2024, Wednesday	07:01 AM to 10:43 AM
February 19, 2024, Monday	6:57 AM to 10:33 AM
February 26, 2024, Monday	6:50 AM to 4:31 AM, Feb 27
February 28, 2024, Wednesday	4:18 AM to 6:47  AM, Feb 29
February 29, 2024, Thursday	6:47 AM to 10:22 AM
March 2, 2024, Saturday	02:42 AM to 6:44 AM, Mar 3
March 6, 2024, Wednesday	02:52 AM to 4:13 AM, Mar 7
March 11, 2024, Monday	10:44 AM to 6:34 AM, Mar 12
March 15, 2024, Friday	10:09 PM to 06:29 AM, Mar 16
March 16, 2024, Saturday	06:29 AM to 09:38 PM
March 27, 2024, Wednesday	06:17 AM to 04:16 PM
March 29, 2024, Friday	08:36 PM to 06:13 AM, Mar 30
March 30, 2024, Saturday	06:13 AM to 09:13 PM
April 4, 2024, Wednesday	06:29 PM to 09:47 PM
November 2, 2024, Saturday	05:58 AM to 6:35 AM
November 4, 2024, Monday	6:35 AM to 8:04 AM
November 7, 2024, Thursday	12:34 AM to 6:38 AM
November 8, 2024, Friday	6:38 AM to 12:03 PM
November 13, 2024, Wednesday	1:01 PM to 3:11 AM
November 16, 2024, Saturday	7:28 AM to 6:45 AM
November 18, 2024, Monday	6:46 AM to 3:49 PM
November 25, 2024, Monday	6:52 AM to 1:24 AM
December 5 2024, Thursday	12:49 PM to 5:26 PM
December 11, 2024, Wednesday	7:04 AM to 11:48 AM
December 21, 2024, Saturday	6:14 AM to 7:10 AM
December 25, 2024, Wednesday	07:12 AM to 03:22 PM

As per the Hindu calendar, there are no auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October 2024. However, apart from these dates, there are also auspicious dates that are determined based on an individual’s rashi (zodiac sign) and nakshatra (birth star), which are best advised by a professional astrologer.

 

Which day is good for shifting to a new house in 2024?

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 favorable is the best day to move to a new house. One can refer to a Hindu calendar 2024 to know the auspicious date, tithi, nakshatra and time before griha pravesh.

Experts mention that times such as Kharmaas, Shraad, Chaturmaas, etc., are considered inauspicious. The panchang may vary from region to region. Thus, it is advisable to consult an astrologer, before finalising the date.

 

Best nakshatras for Griha Pravesh in 2024

• Anuradha Nakshatra
• Rohini
• Mrigashirsha
• Uttar Phalguni
• Chitra
• Uttar Bhadrapad
• Revati
• Uttarshadha
• Pushya
• Shatabhisha
• Swati
• Dhanishta

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.

According to Vastu Shastra and astrology, it is auspicious to move into a new house and perform the Griha Pravesh puja only if the nakshatras is favourable.

 

When should you perform Griha Pravesh in 2024?

You should perform the Apoorva Griha Pravesh if you have purchased or constructed a new house and are entering the house for the first time. The Griha Pravesh puja must be performed on the auspicious date and muhurat chosen according to the Hindu calendar.

 

Is Ganesh Chaturthi good for Griha Pravesh?

Lord Ganesha is regarded as the god of new beginnings and positivity and as the protector of households. According to astrology and Vastu expert, purchasing a new property on Ganesh Chaturthi is considered auspicious. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Griha Pravesh, who is known as the remover of obstacles, brings happiness and prosperity in the new house. As per the Griha Pravesh rituals, one must step into the new house holding an image or idol of Lord Ganesha. The deity should be placed in the northeast corner. One can consult an astrology and expert to know the auspicious Griha Pravesh time.

 

Griha Parvesh Dates in 2024: Month-wise auspicious days

The auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurat is determined by checking the Hindu month, tithi and nakshatra. The Griha Pravesh dates differ based on the calendar.  For example, Grahapravesam dates mentioned in 2023 Tamil calendar can differ from the Gruhapravesam Muhurtham in a Telugu calendar. Similarly, the Griha Pravesh dates in Bengali and Gujarati calendar may also vary. Further, the location is an important factor to consider when calculating the Griha Pravesh muhurat dates as they are based on sunrise and sunset time in the location. It is advisable to consult a Vastu and astrology expert, depending on the location.

Those planning to move in their new house in the new year 2024 must check out the auspicious gruhapravesam muhurtham dates in 2024 to attract prosperity in their lives.

According to the Hindu calendar, mentioned below are auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in 2024, which prevail at least for five minutes. The calculation of Griha Pravesh Muhurats is from sunrise to sunrise. If you have chosen 24+ time format, Muhurat timings, which go beyond mid-night, are displayed in 24+ time format. The plus sign (+) after the muhurat time symobilise the time is after midnight, that is, the next day in the English Calendar.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in March 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: March
March 2, 2024	Saturday	Saptami tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, 2:42 AM to 6:44 AM, Mar 3
March 6, 2024	Wednesday	Ekadashi tithi, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, 2:52 AM to 4:13 AM, Mar 7
March 11, 2024	Monday	Dwitiya tithi, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati nakshatra, 10:44 AM to 6:34 AM, Mar 12
March 15, 2024	Friday	Saptami tithi, Rohini nakshatra, 10:09 PM to 06:29 AM, Mar 16
March 16, 2024	Saturday	Saptami tithi, Rohini, Mrigashirsha nakshatra, 06:29 AM to 09:38 PM
March 27, 2024	Wednesday	Chitra tithi, Dwitiya nakshatra, 06:17 AM to 04:16 PM
March 29, 2024	Friday	Panchami tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, 08:36 PM to 06:13 AM, Mar 30
March 30, 2024	Saturday	Panchami tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, 06:13 AM to 09:13 PM

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in April 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: April
April 4, 2024	Wednesday	Dashami tithi, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, 06:29 PM to 09:47 PM

The month of April 2024 has only one Griha Pravesh Muhurat.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in May 2024

The month of May 2024 coincides with the Hindu lunar months of Vaishakha and Jyestha. These months include important festivals such as Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Narasimha Jayanti and Buddha Purnima. However, there are no auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in May 2024, according to the Hindu Panchang. You can consult an astrologer and Vastu expert to know any auspicious date based on your horoscope.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in June 2024

The Hindu lunar months of Jyestha and Asadha fall in June 2024. There are no auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates in June 2024, according to Hindu Panchang.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in July 2024

The Hindu lunar months of Asadha and Sravana correspond to July 2024. There are no auspicious Graha Pravesam dates in July 2024.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in August 2024

There are no auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in August 2024.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in September 2024

There are no auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in September 2024.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in October 2024

The Hindu months of Asvina and Kartika coincide with October 2024. The month does not have any auspicious Griha Pravesh dates. You can consult an astrologer to know the muhurat based on your horoscope.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in November 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: November
November 2, 2024	Saturday	Vishaha, tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, 5:58 AM to 6:35 AM, Nov 3
November 4, 2024	Monday	Tritiya tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, 6:35 AM to 8:04 AM
November 7, 2024	Thursday	Saptami tithi, Uttara Ashada nakshatra, 12:34 AM to 6:38 AM, Nov 8
November 8, 2024	Friday	Saptami tithi, Uttara Ashada nakshatra, 6:38 AM to 12:03 PM
November 13, 2024	Wednesday	Trayodashi tithi, Revati nakshatra, 1:01 PM to 3:11 AM, Nov 14
November 16, 2024	Saturday	Pratipada, Dwitiya tithi, Rohini nakshatra; 7:28 AM to 6:45 AM, Nov 17
November 18, 2024	Monday	Tritiya tithi, Mrigashirsha nakshatra; 6:46 AM to 3:49 PM
November 25, 2024	Monday	Dashami tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra; 6:52 AM to 1:24 AM, Nov 26

The month of November 2024 has eight Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in December 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: December
December 5 2024	Thursday	Panchami, tithi, Uttara Ashada nakshatra, 12:49 PM to 5:26 PM
December 11, 2024	Wednesday	Ekadashi tithi, Revati nakshatra, 7:04 AM to 11:48 AM
December 21, 2024	Saturday	Saptami tithi, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, 6:14 AM to 7:10 AM, Dec 2
December 25, 2024	Wednesday	Dashami tithi, Chitra nakshatra, 07:12 AM to 03:22 PM

The month of December 2024 has four Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates

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

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in January 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: January
January 3, 2024	Wednesday	Saptami tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, 7:14 AM to 2:46 PM

The month of January 2024 has only one Grih Pravesh Muhurat.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in February 2024

Date	Day	Griha Pravesh dates in 2024: February
February 12, 2024	Monday	Tritiya tithi, Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, 2:56 PM to 5:44 PM
February 14, 2024	Wednesday	Panchami tithi, Revati nakshatra, 7:01 AM to 10:43 AM
February 19, 2024	Monday	Dashami, Ekadashi tithi, Mrigashirsha nakshatra, 6:57 AM to 10:33 AM
February 26, 2024	Monday	Dwitiya, Tritiya tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, 6:50 AM to 4:31 AM, Feb 27
February 28, 2024	Wednesday	Chitra, Panchami tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, 4:18 AM to 6:47  AM, Feb 29
February 29, 2024	Thursday	Chitra, Panchami tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, 6:47 AM to 10:22 AM

 

Griha pravesh dates based on main gate direction

Main gate direction	Auspicious Griha pravesh dates
East	5, 10, 15
West	2, 7, 12
North	3, 8, 13
South	1,6, 11

 

How to calculate Griha Pravesh Muhurat?

Experts of Vastu Shastra and astrololgy take into account various factors such as the dates, day, nakshatra,  position of the nine planets, lagna, auspicious yoga, Adhik mas or an extra month added to the calendar, etc., bhadra, rahu kaal, etc. for calculating the Griha Pravesh Muhurat. It is believed that the favorable time or muhurat selected after considering these aspects will lead to good results for those moving into the new homes.

The Shubh Muhurat for Griha Pravesh and housewarming dates are calculated after performing the Panchang (Panchangam) Shuddhi, referring to which one can find the auspicious time for the Griha Pravesh Puja, Havan and the Vastu Shanti Puja. As per Vastu and astrology experts, one should avoid the time of Shukra Tara Asta and Guru Tara, when the planets Venus and Jupiter are combusted. Thus, the Griha Pravesh dates are decided after excluding the dates of Shukra and Guru are combusted. The Shubh Muhurats are considered when they stay for a minimum of four hours and are calculated from the time of sunrise to sunrise.

As per Vastu experts, the Griha Pravesh ceremony should be conducted in a certain ascendant or lagna. The auspicious muhurat is determined by considering the Sun’s position from the person’s birth nakshatra or constellation. For example, if the position of Sun is in fifth or ninth house from the zodiac sign, the period may be unfavourable. However, the sixth and eighth house from the person’s zodiac sign is highly favourable.

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Days to avoid Griha Pravesh ceremony in 2024

While most of the people prefer to perform the Griha Pravesh ceremony after consulting a local priest, as per Vastu and astrology, there are few days or dates in 2024 which should be avoided for any kind of auspicious work including property purchase, house warming, etc. These include:

• Lunar Eclipse
• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar months (Consult a local priest for exceptions).

Note: According to the book, Muhurta Chintamani and  religious texts like Dharmasindhu, the Griha pravesh ceremony should not be done while Shukra Tara and Guru Tara are Asta or set. Also 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.

One should not consider shukra tara asta and guru tara asta time, which is the time when the planets come too close to the sun, Krishna paksha, and leap lunar year, and leap lunar months.

When conducting the Apoorva Griha Pravesh, Sun should be in Uttarayan position. However, setting of Jupiter (Guru) and Venus (Shukra) are suited for Sapoorva Griha Pravesh since the star is not considered.

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.

 

Months to avoid Griha Pravesh ceremony in 2024

• Ashadha (June-July)
• Shravana (July-August)
• Bhadrapad (August-September)
• Ashwin (September-October)
• Pausha (December-January)

These four months known as Chaturmas are not considered favourable for conducting housewarming ceremonies. The reason is that Lord Vishnu and other deities rest and sleep during this period.

 

Auspicious days of the week to enter a new house?

The days which are considered optimistic and auspicious for entering a new house are:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday are not considered lucky when it comes to shifting to a new house.

 

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2024: Auspicious festivals

Date	Day	Festival
February 14, 2024	Wednesday	Basant Panchami 2024
May 10, 2024	Friday	Akshaya Tritiya 2024
October 12, 2024	Saturday	Dussehra 2024
October 29, 2024	Tuesday	Dhanteras 2024

Some auspicious festivals are regarded as the best griha pravesh muhurat in 2024. However, the auspicious dates may vary. For example, the house warming dates in 2024 mentioned in Tamil calendar or Panchangam may differ from the grahapravesam dates given in Vikram Samvat calendar. Hence, one should consult a priest before the Griha Pravesh ceremony.

You can refer to a Hindu calendar to know the tithi, nakshatra, and house warming ceremony dates in 2024 (also known as Gruhapravesam muhurtham in Telugu or Grihoprobesh in Bengali).

 

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 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.

 

Auspicious tithis for Griha Pravesh

Tithis such as Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha, except Amavasya and Poornima, are regarded favourable for Griha Pravesh.

 

Choghadiya for Griha Pravesh 2024

The word Choghadiya is derived from Cho or four, and Ghadiya or Ghadi. Choghadiya refers to the Vedic astrological time guide, which has details on the Shubh Muhurat of 24 hours. As per astrology, one Ghadi is equivalent to 24 minutes. The time from sunrise to sunset has 30 Ghadis which is divided by 8. Hence, there are eight Day Choghadiya Muhurats and eight Night Choghadiya Muhurats. A Choghadiya is equivalent to 4 Ghadis or around 96 minutes or approximately 1.5 hours.

The time duration from sunrise and sunset is known as day Choghadiya and the time duration from sunset and the next sunrise is known as night Choghadiya.

• Choghadiyas considered auspicious are Amrut, Shubh, and Labh (Period) for important occasions.
• Char Choghadiya is regarded good Choghadiya.
• Udveg, Kaal, and Rog are considered inauspicious and must be avoided.

 

Griha Pravesh ceremony dos and don’ts

Dos

• Panchanga Shuddhi is important when finding the auspicious dates for griha pravesh. This includes purifying the five elements of the Panchanga namely the Vara, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karna.
• It is important to conduct the Griha pravesh puja in a ready-to-move house, as per Vastu Shastra. That is, the house should be well-constructed with proper roof, doors and windows.

Vikash Sethi, CEO and promoter, A2Zvastu.com says, “Before entering the new home and finalising the Grah pravesh date, ensure that your home is ready to be occupied. Ensure that the home is not vacant and someone from the family lives in it, immediately after the Grah pravesh ceremony.”

• One can shift the cooking gas or oven before the Vastu Shanti or Griha Pravesh Puja.
• Ensure that there is no dwar vedh (obstacle) in front of your home’s main entrance.
• Keep the house neat and clean on the day of the Griha Pravesh.
• Always draw Lakshmi feet stepping inside the house on the threshold. Draw swastika and om on the the outer side of the wall.
• The main door is from where one invites prosperity and good vibes. So, hang mango leaves and a toran of flowers on it, as the main door is known as the simha dwara and is the archway to progress and positive energy.
• On the first day, keep green leafy vegetables and jaggery in the kitchen of the new house.
• Prior to entering into the home, break a coconut which denotes elimination of all hurdles.
• Enter the new house holding a Kalash filled with water, coconut, and eight mango leaves.
• Always put the right foot forward while entering the house, as this symbolises prosperity.
• Sprinkle holy water using mango leaves all over the house to purify the new premises.
• Place the idols in a direction that faces the east of the home. Keep the kalash in northeast corner.
• Brahmins must be fed food on the Griha Pravesh day.

Don’ts

• Avoid moving any furniture before the Griha Pravesh ceremony.
• One must avoid keeping the house empty till three days of the Griha Pravesh puja.
• Do not perform the Griha Pravesh puja in case of a death in the family.
• If the lady of the house is pregnant, it is recommended to avoid conducting the house warming ceremony.
• Avoid talking during the Griha Pravesh puja. Perform the Griha Pravesh ceremony in the presence of all family member and when every member is healthy and happy to invite positive vibes.
• Avoid performing Griha Pravesh puja on a Tuesday, Sunday and Saturday.

Vastu shastra requirements for Griha Pravesh ceremony

Make sure that you follow all the vastu requirements when doing the Griha Pravesh puja. This will ensure positivity and attract blessings to the new home. As per Vastu, Griha Pravesh should be performed on an auspicious muhurat before moving to the new house. Remember to carry out the Griha Pravesh on the northeast corner, which is also known as the Ishan corner, ideal for the pooja room and placement of deities. Make sure that the room is kept open and airy. It is essential to invite positive energies into the new house, as per Vastu. The Griha Pravesh puja should not be done with closed doors and windows.

Significance of Vastu Shanti for home

Vastu Shastra emphasises the importance of directions. The word ‘Vastu’ refers to a place where divinity and human beings coexist. The human body is made up of the five elements of nature – earth, wind, fire, air and water. Vastu for the home is connected to these elements. Performing the Vastu Puja and Shanti before entering the house ensures that positive energies from every order bring happiness, peace and prosperity in one’s life.

Vastu Shanti Puja is a puja ceremony where the Vastu Purusha is worshipped to bring positivity and prosperity to the house. During the puja, people also worship the lord of the directions, five elements of nature and natural forces.

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Tips for organising a Griha Pravesh pooja

• Complete the house construction: Vastu experts say that one should perform the Griha Pravesh puja only after finishing the construction work. Enter the house once it is ready and the fittings, furniture, woodwork, paint, etc., have been completed.
• Choose an auspicious date: Consult your priest, to find an auspicious date and time for the Griha Pravesh. This is to prepare everything beforehand and invite your near and dear ones, so that they can become a part of this auspicious moment. It is believed that fortune and prosperity come to the individual within the four months according to the Lunar calendar.
• Clear the negative energies: A clean place invites positive energies. Make sure to eliminate all the dirt and old furniture before the Griha Pravesh puja. Purify the premises to wipe off the negative energies.
• Check the direction: Perform the Griha Pravesh puja on one of the auspicious days and place the idols in the east-facing direction of the house.
• Home decoration: Decorate the house main door of the new house with torans, swastika and other auspicious symbols. It is believed that the house entrance is the face of Vastu Purusha and allows the flow of positive energies. The women of the household usually decorate the entrance with rangolis, which helps attract positivity.
• Vastu puja: The vastu puja is done as the priest chants the mantras. This ritual ensures  a healthy and happy life for the family. Usually, the head of the family performs the ritual of breaking the coconut and ash gourd, and leaving it at the front of the house.
• Kalash puja: Fill a copper pot with water, different grains, and coin. Place a coconut at the top of the pot and cover it with red cloth. Place mango leaves and coconut peel around the pot. The head of the family, along with his wife, carries the pot and enters the new house. One must put the right foot first. Place the copper pot near the havan area.
• Havan shanti: Prepare the Havan Kund and make sure the area is thoroughly cleaned. The havan ceremony is believed to purify the surroundings. As per the Hindu tradition, the fire ritual is performed at the time of house construction, digging the earth, stone breaking, and tree cutting. It is also done to remove the sins. The ritual involves Lord Ganesha puja and Goddess Lakshmi puja, and making offerings to the sacred fire, such as turmeric, milk, ghee, etc.
• Boiling milk: Milk is boiled after griha pravesh puja. As per the ritual, the milk is allowed to spill, which signifies abundance and prosperity.
• Offer meals to priests and guests: After the griha pravesh ceremony, meals are offered to the priests. Make some prasad like halwa or kheer in the kitchen, offer it to god first, and then give the prasad to the guests. Ensure that no guest leaves empty-handed on the day of the Griha Pravesh.

 

Vastu significance for best months for Griha Pravesh

Months	Significance
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

Mentioned above are the auspicious months for the Hindu housewarming ceremony or Griha Pravesh. In a newly constructed house, the first entry of the owners is auspicious when the sun is in the Uttarayan position. 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).

 

Types of Griha Pravesh pujas

There are three types of Griha Pravesh ceremony, according to Hindu traditions:

Apoorva: If you are entering your new home, it is called Apoorva Griha Pravesh.

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.

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.

See also: All about mandir direction in home as per Vastu

 

How to perform self-Griha Pravesh puja?

• Choose an auspicious Griha Pravesh date and muhurat by referring to a Hindu calendar.
• Clean the house and decorate the entrance and other areas with flowers and rangoli.
• Place an idol or photo of Lord Ganesha in the northeast corner of the house.
• Light oil lamps and keep a copper Kalash filled with sacred water and four mango leaves.
• Worship the deity and perform aarti by lighting a camphor lamp and blowing a conch shell.
• Break the coconut and distribute it among the guests.
• Light the kitchen stove and boil milk in a new vessel. Add rice and sugar and distribute the milk among the guests.
• Sprinkle water from the Kalash across the house for purifying the space.
• Do not leave the house for at least three days.

 

Griha Pravesh invitation cards

If you are planning to send out cards for a housewarming ceremony or Griha Pravesh puja, you may follow these tips.

• Check out the trending cards on social media for inspiration. You can also choose from thousands of layouts available freely on the internet.
• You can design your own cards on self-designing platforms such as Canva. You can also try out video cards that are easy to create using video editing platforms like Vimeo or Inshot.
• Mention details about the event, including the address, date and time. You can also add a link to Google Maps. If you are handing out physical cards, you can put a QR code on it, to link it to Google Maps.

See also: House warming invitation: Griha pravesh invitation card designs, message samples in Hindi, English

 

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.

 

Is Akshaya Tritiya good for Griha Pravesh?

Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day for buying a property and also for performing Griha Pravesh puja. The day is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha month. It is believed that purchasing a new property or other expensive items and performing Griha Pravesh attracts prosperity to the house. Akshaya Tritiya 2024 falls on Friday, May 10, 2024.

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Can we do Griha Pravesh on Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is one of the auspicious days for Griha Pravesh, according to Hindu calendar. It falls on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of the lunar month. As per Vastu, it is considered a good day for performing religious rituals such as havan. One can consult an astrology and expert to know the auspicious Griha Pravesh time.

 

Can we do Griha Pravesh after marriage?

According to the Indian culture, the Griha Pravesh ceremony is an important post-wedding ritual when the bride enters her husband’s house for the first time. According to the ceremony, the bride’s mother-in-law welcomes the new couple with an aarti and the couple seeks blessings of the elders in the family.

 

Can we do Griha pravesh puja on Baisakhi?

The festival of Baisakhi falls on April 13, 2023. According to the Hindu calendar, there is no auspicious date in April for performing Griha Pravesh puja. However, one can consult a Vastu expert or astrologer to find out the auspicious Griha Pravesh date.

 

Can we do Griha pravesh puja on Diwali?

Diwali is an important festival for many Hindus and many people prefer performing Griha pravesh on this day. 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.

 

Griha Pravesh Home Decoration

• House entrance decor: As per Vastu for the new house, the entrance must be adorned with torans of marigold flowers and mango leaves and auspicious symbols to invite good luck.
• Rangoli: Design beautiful rangoli, which a part of the Indian tradition, to elevate the Griha pravesh decoration.
• Lights: Illuminate the house with lights. Choose trendy lights such as fairy lights and LED lights or go for traditional lighting ideas with diyas, lamps and candles.
• Decorate the mandir: Set up the home temple or puja mandir for the Griha Pravesh muhurat puja. Decorate the space with flower garlands, lights and new attire for idols of deities.

 

Griha Pravesh: Gift ideas for housewarming

• Ganesh-Lakshmi idols: Gifting silver figurines of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi brings good luck.
• Electronic appliances: You can gift electronic appliances such as a vacuum cleaner, microwave, blenders, juicer, toaster, rice cookers, etc.
• Paintings: You can gift auspicious paintings that will invite positive energies. Choose beautiful paintings of nature, flowers, birds, etc.
• Luxury bedding set: Opt for luxury bed linen for Griha pravesh ceremony, which will enhance the home décor and brighten the new house.
• Silver diyas: Silver is considered an auspicious material. You can consider gifting silver diyas to your friends and family as a Griha Pravesh Gift.
• Auspicious plants: Indoor plants, such as money plants, can be gifted on the occasion of Girha Pravesh.

 

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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 do Griha Pravesh during Shradh?

According to Hindu traditions and Vastu, a new beginning is not recommended during the Pitru Paksha. Performing the housewarming ceremony is regarded inauspicious during the 15-day Shradh ritual.

Is Bhadrapada month good or bad?

Many festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi fall in the sixth month of Bhadrapada, which is during August-September of the Georgian Calendar. However, according to Vastu and astrology experts, Bhadra kaal should be avoided for any auspicious work such as entering a new home or Griha pravesh puja.

Which god is responsible for Griha Pravesh?

Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped during the Griha Pravesh puja.

Can we do Griha Pravesh puja before shifting?

According to Vastu Shastra experts, one should perform the Griha Pravesh puja before moving furniture and other household items to the new house.

Can we lock the house after Griha Pravesh?

One should not leave the house vacant or locked after performing the Griha Pravesh puja. According to Vastu Shastra, one member of the family should be present in the house at all times, at least for the next 40 days at least.

Can we do pooja without cleaning house?

According to Vastu Shastra, one should always clean the pooja room before performing any pooja. This area is considered most sacred and is a source of positive energy. Thus, keeping it clean ensures peace and prosperity.

Can we do Satyanarayan Puja on Griha Pravesh?

Yes. One can perform the Satyanarayan puja during Griha Pravesh, which is considered auspicious for all the family members.

What should we give in Griha Pravesh?

According to Vastu, one can offer auspicious gifts such as lamps for pooja room, Tulsi plants, Lotus flower, indoor plants, wind chimes, books, etc.

Which Tamil month is not good for house warming?

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

Is it good to shift house on Wednesday?

One can consider Wednesday besides Monday, Thursday and Friday for shifting to a new house, according to Vastu. However, one should check a Hindu calendar or consult an astrology and Vastu expert to know the auspicious muhurat.

Which colour clothes one should wear on Griha Pravesh?

One can choose ethnic clothes to wear on the day of Griha Pravesh puja. Some auspicious colours are red, yellow, orange, pink or pastel shades.

Which month is good for Griha Pravesh in 2024?

The months of January, February, March, April, November and December have auspicious dates for Griha Pravesh. Consult a Hindu calendar or an astrology and Vastu expert to know the auspicious timing for moving to a new house.

Which plant is best for Griha Pravesh?

You can choose lucky plants such as Bamboo, Jade plants, peace lily and money plant as an ideal gift for Griha Pravesh.

Is 2024 a good year to move house?

Before moving into a new house or performing the griha pravesh puja, it is important to refer to a Hindu calendar and find the auspicious dates. There are several auspicious Griha Pravesh dates in 2024.

What is the date of Griha Pravesh in April 2024?

The month of April 2024 has only one Griha Pravesh Muhurat, which is April 4, 2024. You can consult an astrologer and Vastu expert to know the auspicious dates based on your horoscope.

Which months have the maximum Griha Pravesh muhurat in 2024?

The months of March and November 2024 have maximum Griha Pravesh dates.

(With inputs from Purnima Goswami Sharma)

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