Griha Pravesh: Advice on Blessing Your New Home during a Housewarming Ceremony
Griha Pravesh, often called a housewarming ritual, is a unique puja that marks the beginning of a new stage in life. In Hindu culture, it is an auspicious ceremony that respects the new abode and ushers in the Lord’s blessings and good karma. Here are some pointers to help you organize a successful Griha Pravesh ceremony for your new house. According to Vaastu Shastra, a home is a living creature that can be inhabited by negative energies and used as a place to hide while it’s empty, regardless of whether it’s new or rented. We all value the enthusiasm that permeates this room in addition to the house’s attractiveness.
Select a Fortunate Time and Date
The first step in planning a Griha Pravesh ceremony is to choose an auspicious date and hour. You should see a Hindu priest or astrologer to find a time and date that align with your astrological chart. Usually, the ceremony is held on a Hindu holiday that is considered auspicious, such Navratri, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, or another date.
The house should be purified and cleaned.
Prior to beginning the puja, the new residence must be thoroughly cleaned and purified. Ganga Jal, or holy water, should be used to purify the region after cleaning the house. If you can’t locate Ganga Jal, you can alternatively sprinkle turmeric powder in water.
Perform Havan and Puja.
Some of the main components of the Griha Pravesh ceremony include performing a puja and a havan, which are rituals done to purify the dwelling and invoke the blessings of the Lord. These rituals include Dwara Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Ganesh Puja, Maha Laxmi Puja, Navagraha Puja, Vastu Purusha Puja, Homa/Havan, Arati, and Ashirvachan. This is usually done by a Hindu priest who will also guide you through it. Throughout the puja, mantras are chanted and offerings to the gods, such as prasad, are made.
FAQs: Tips on Housewarming Ceremony (blessing your New House)
Is Saturday Griha Pravesh’s best day?
Yes, Saturday works well for moving. But before choosing an auspicious day for Griha Pravesh, one should verify the day’s Tithi and Nakshatra or consult pandit ji.
Why do we start the morning in a new home’s kitchen with boiling milk or making something sweet?
In south Indian culture, boiling milk in a freshly built home is a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and success. Halava or kheer is traditionally the first meal made in the kitchen in North Indian homes, as it is believed to bring positivity and new life into the household.
Is spending the night on the day of Griha Pravesh required?
It is not recommended to leave the house locked overnight on the day of Griha Pravesh puja. At least one family member needs to go to sleep. To draw in heavenly protection, you can, if it’s safe, keep the Diva lamp on the entire night.
How many varieties of Grih Pravesh Pujas are there?
1. The Apoorva Puja is performed when one moves into a new house.
2. Make the Sapoorva Puja on your way back to your house.
3. When someone returns home after being away for a long time or after a calamity, they perform Dwandhav Puja.
