Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2021 – 2022: Best dates for a house warming ceremony

A Griha Pravesh ceremony is believed to bring in positivity and good fortune, for the people who live in the house. It is emphasised in Vastu that if the Griha Pravesh puja or house warming is done on an auspicious day, then, the occupants are blessed with health, peace, prosperity and happiness. A Griha Pravesh ceremony is performed with rituals 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.

What is Griha Pravesh?

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 Griha Pravesh 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.

To make things easier for you, we have listed the auspicious dates for Griha Pravesh in 2021 and 2022.

Griha Pravesh Shubh Muhurat dates in 2021

The auspicious dates for Griha Pravesh in 2021 are as mentioned below:

Narendra Jain, expert at Arihant Vastu, says, “For the Griha Pravesh, many people consider Kharmaas, Shraad, Chaturmaas, etc., to be inauspicious. The panchang may vary from region to region. So, one must consult an astrologer, before finalising the date as per the panchang followed in their area.”

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Griha Pravesh dates from mid-July to October 2021 (Sharavan, Bhadrapad, Ashwin, Kartik)

There are no auspicious dates during this period. Griha Pravesh during these months brings in negative energy and can result in financial losses and health problems. However, property owners can consult with their priest, to find a date that can be suitable for one’s home.

Griha Pravesh dates in November 2021 (Kartik/Margasirsa)

• November 5, Friday – Dauj
• November 6, Saturday – Tritiya
• November 10, Wednesday – Saptmi
• November 20, Saturday – Dauj
• November 29, Monday – Dashmi

Deepavali in 2021 falls on November 4. You can consult your priests for more auspicious dates after the festival.

Griha Pravesh dates in December 2021 (Margasirsa/Paus)

• December 13, Monday – Dashmi

Auspicious days for Griha Pravesh in 2021, month-wise

Auspicious festivals for Griha Pravesh in 2021

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2022

These dates can vary according to the location. Please consult your local priest for the exact muhurat, as the panchang may vary from region to region.

Days to avoid for Griha Pravesh ceremony

While most of the people prefer to perform the Griha Pravesh ceremony after consulting a local priest, there are few days 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 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.

Which nakshatras are good for Griha Pravesh?

According to experts, some of the most auspicious nakshatras for Griha Pravesh are:

• Uttar Bhadrapad
• Uttar Phalguni
• Uttarshadha
• Rohini
• Margashira
• Chitra
• Anuradha Nakshatra

Important points to consider, for a Griha Pravesh ceremony

Vikash Sethi, CEO and promoter, A2Zvastu.com says, “Before entering the new home and finalising the Griha 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 Griha Pravesh ceremony.” Sethi suggests keeping the following points in mind, before doing the Griha Pravesh:

• Ensure that there is no dwar vedh (obstacle) in front of your home’s main entrance.
• Decorate the main door with banana plant, mango leaves, fresh flowers and make a rangoli on the floor.
• 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. Always draw Lakshmi feet stepping inside the house on the threshold. Draw swastika and om on the the outer side of the wall.
• Keep the house neat and clean on the day of the Griha Pravesh.
• Light up the house and use flowers for fragrance, while decorating the home.
• Perform the Griha Pravesh during the exact muhurat recommended by the astrologer/expert.
• Prior to entering into the home, break a coconut which denotes elimination of all hurdles.
• Always put the right foot forward while entering the house, as this symbolises prosperity.
• Griha Pravesh puja is done to protect against negative vibrations and to create a peaceful ambiance. The Griha Pravesh ceremony includes a havan, Ganesh puja, Navagraha Shanti and Vastu puja.

Due to Coronavirus pandemic, you may perform the Griha Pravesh with your family members only. Once the lockdown is lifted completely, you can invite relatives and friends and, organise a big party on another date, as per your convenience. As you will not do another Griha Pravesh for the same home again, hence, avoid an unplanned entry. Take your time and decide the date carefully, while keeping all other details also in mind.

See also: Griha Pravesh invitation card design ideas

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.

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.

New in Griha Pravesh puja

Technology has permeated all spheres, including Griha Pravesh puja. Its not only family and friends attending puja online but nowadays, even the Griha Pravesh ritual is being guided by priests digitally. 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. Online puja services through webcams are trending. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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. The priests are present on the screen live, to instruct the home owners to mimic a gesture or repeat an invocation. The digital puja interactive mode is becoming common. Step-by-step guidance for puja, havan, placement of flowers, kalash, auspicious things, idols, etc., is noe being given by the priests online.

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.

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. to design a beautiful card for the event:

1. Check out the trending cards on social media for inspiration. You can also choose from thousands of layouts available freely on the internet.
2. 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.
3. For designing, you can choose a family portrait as a background image. Apart from this, you can opt for traditional motifs, to decorate the card.
4. Always mention the complete details about the event including the new address, date and time. You can also add a link to Google Maps, so that your guests can easily reach the destination. If you are handing out physical cards, you can put a QR code on it, to link it to Google Maps.
5. Mention the contact number of a family member on the invitation card, who can guide the guests about the neighborhood.

Tips for planning a stress-free housewarming party 

While a housewarming party is a perfect way to show off your new home, you need not fuss over the preparation. Here are a few tips for throwing a housewarming party without any stress:

1. Wait until your home is in reasonable shape. Have the furniture in place and unpack some of the boxes. It is fine if it takes a few months.
2. For party invites, you can draft a simple email or a message and you can send it out a few days in advance. You can also schedule your email and ask your guests to RSVP so that you can plan for food and drinks accordingly.
3. Do not forget to invite your neighbours. This is the best way to get to know them and break the ice.
4. If you have not unpacked completely, most of your cookware may still be in boxes. You can simply order bite-size foods that can be kept at room temperature, or cheese and cookie platters.
5. Use sturdy paper plates made from recyclable materials for serving the meal. These are easier to clean and dispose of, once the party is over.
6. For those guests who are unable to join physically for the Griha Pravesh puja, plan a virtual get together after the ceremony. Inform them in advance and give them a full-fledged virtual home tour.

Tips for organising a Griha Pravesh pooja

• 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.
• Do not forget to invite the nearest neighbours. It will be ideal if you can invite them formally, as this would start a cordial relationship between the families.
• Arrange comfortable rugs or mattresses for floor seating. Make sure these are clean. Since the ceremony can be long, people should not feel any discomfort, when they are participating in the pooja.
• Make some prasad like halwa or kheer in the kitchen, offer it to god first, and then give the prasad to the guests.
• When the Griha Pravesh ceremony is completed and the guests are about to leave, meet everyone to express your gratitude. Send them off with sweets and thank them for taking the time to participate in the pooja. Ensure that no guest leaves empty-handed on the day of the Griha Pravesh.

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(With inputs from Surbhi Gupta and Purnima Goswami Sharma)

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