Description
Purpose of Griha Pravesham
Purpose |
Benefits |
First entry into a new house |
Invokes auspiciousness and divine grace |
Remove negative or stagnant energies |
Ensures peace, prosperity, and harmony |
Appease Vastu Purusha and Navagrahas |
Corrects any Vastu doshas |
Bless the home and its residents |
Brings spiritual, emotional, and material well-being |
Create a positive living environment |
Enhances health, wealth, and happiness |
Types of Griha Pravesham
- Apoorva – First entry into a newly constructed house
- Sapoorva – Re-entry into a house after staying away (e.g., abroad, rentals)
- Dwandwah – Entry after reconstruction/renovation following calamity
When to Perform Griha Pravesham?
- Auspicious Months: Thai, Panguni, Vaikasi, Aavani, Karthigai (Tamil); Magha, Phalguna, Vaishakha (Sanskrit)
- Best Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Tithis: Dvitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi
- Avoid: Amavasya, Pournami, Rahu Kalam, Tuesdays, and eclipses
Main Deities Invoked
- Ganesha – Remover of obstacles
- Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth
- Vastu Purusha – Guardian of the house space
- Navagrahas – Nine planets
- Optional: Lakshmi Narayana, Kula Devata, Naga Devata
Homams Performed in Griha Pravesham
Homam |
Purpose |
Ganapathi Homam |
Removes all obstacles |
Navagraha Homam |
Planetary harmony |
Vastu Shanti Homam |
Peace and alignment with Vastu |
Lakshmi Kubera Homam |
Prosperity and abundance |
Sudarsana Homam (optional) |
Spiritual protection and cleansing |
Items Required
- Kalasam (pot), coconut, mango leaves
- Cow ghee, camphor, sandalwood, kumkum, turmeric
- Navadhanyam, betel leaves & nuts, modak, honey
- Rice, jaggery, sesame, milk, curd, fruits, flowers
- Firewood, homa kundam, Darbha grass, turmeric water
- Rangoli powders (Kolam), ghee lamps
Mantras Recited
- Ganapati Mantra:
“Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
- Vastu Purusha Mantra:
“Vastu Purushaya Namaha”
- Navagraha Mantras for each planet
- Maha Lakshmi Mantra:
“Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha”
- Sankalpam – stating your name, Nakshatra, and purpose
Ritual Procedure Overview
- Sankalpam – Declaration of purpose by house owner
- Ganapathi Puja and Homam
- Kalasha Sthapana and Puja
- Vastu Shanti Homam
- Navagraha Homam
- Boiling milk on stove – Symbol of prosperity
- House tour with Kalasham and coconut
- Light lamp in Pooja room and kitchen
- Offer prasadams to deities and family/friends
Additional Customs
- Enter house with right leg first, carrying Kalasha or idol
- Cook something sweet (milk and rice / jaggery pongal)
- Distribute prasadam and gifts to guests
- Avoid sleeping in the house the same day (if rules are strict)
Benefits of Griha Pravesham Homam
✅ Energizes the home with positive divine vibrations
✅ Protects from ill health, losses, and disputes
✅ Aligns the house with cosmic and Vastu energies
✅ Attracts prosperity, peace, and spiritual well-being
✅ Harmonizes the lives of all residents