Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 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.

Here is a guide on the perfect dates for house warming or Griha Pravesh ceremony in 2021 and 2022.

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 Grah 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 dates for Griha Pravesh in 2021 as mentioned above are considered auspicious. Those looking to move into their new rented home can consider the auspicious muhurat or good days in 2021 rented house shifting. You can refer to a Hindu calendar to know the tithi, nakshatra, and house warming ceremony dates in 2021 (also known as Gruhapravesam muhurtham in Telugu or Grihoprobesh in Bengali).

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.”

See also: Vastu Shastra muhurat for bhumi pujan and house construction

Griha Pravesh dates from in 2021 from mid-July to October (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 2021 for November (Grah pravesh ka muhurat in 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 gruhapravesam dates in 2021 after the festival.

Griha Pravesh dates in December 2021 (Grah Pravesh ka muhurat in 2021:
Margasirsa/Paus)

The grah pravesh muhurat in 2021 for the month of December is on 13th December, Monday. Dashmi (the tithi).

Of all the suitable house warming dates in 2021 year, the month of December has only one auspicious date. So, it is ideal to plan your Griha Pravesh ceremony in 2021 on this day and muhurat.

Auspicious days for Griha Pravesh in 2021, month-wise

You can consult your priest or astrologer to find the best time to enter your new house on these auspicious house warming dates in 2021, as mentioned above.

Auspicious festivals: Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2021

Some auspicious festivals are regarded ideal ghar pravesh muhurat in 2021. The festival dates for Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2021 are listed above.

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.

Griha pravesh dates 2021: 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).

Check the auspicious dates for the Grah Pravesh ka muhurat 2021 before planning to enter the new house this year.

Note: According to religious texts like Dharmasindhu, the Grah 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

Mentioned above are some of the best nakshatras for Griha Pravesh 2021, the ideal time for moving into your new abode and perform the house warming ceremony with family and friends.

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 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.” Sethi suggests keeping the following points in mind, before doing the Grah 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

Shubh muhurat for Griha Pravesh

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.

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 neighbourhood.

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.
• 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 shastra tips 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 the Hindu calendar, Griha Pravesh should be performed on a suitable muhurat. Check the Vastu Shanti muhurat in 2021, the ideal day and time, to enter the new house. Make sure to decorate the main entrance door with rangoli, flowers, and holy symbols like Swastika or the feet of Goddess Lakshmi. Adorn the door with a toran of fresh mango leaves. Remember to carry out the Griha Pravesh on the northeast corner. With the help of a priest, perform a Vastu Puja or Havan (for Navagraha or Lord Ganesh) to remove negative energies in the house. Make sure that the room is kept open and airy. The Griha Pravesh puja should not be done with closed doors and windows.

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(With inputs from Surbhi Gupta and Purnima Goswami Sharma)