Griha Pravesh & Vastu Puja Vidhi
Griha Pravesh (house-warming) is the sacred Hindu ritual for entering a new home. According to Vastu Shastra, one must perform Bhumi Pujan, Vastu Shanti, Ganesh Pujan, Navagraha Shanti, and Havan before moving in. This puja ensures the safety and prosperity of the home-owner, family, and the building.
Moving into a new house, after construction
Auspicious tithi/nakshatra — consult an astrologer
Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Copper Kalash, water, mango leaves, coconut
- Soil for Bhumi Pujan
- Boiled milk (until it overflows)
- Ganesh idol
- Havan Kund, havan samagri, ghee
- Navagraha puja items
- Betel, areca, coconut, fruits, sweets
- Roli, akshata, turmeric, kumkum
- Lamp, incense, camphor
- Swastik sticker / rangoli material
Puja Procedure — Steps
Bhumi Pujan
Draw Swastik at the main door. Sprinkle Gangajal to purify the ground. Invoke and worship Bhumi Mata and Vastu Purush.
गणेश पूजन
First worship Ganesha for removal of obstacles. Chant "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" 21 times.
वास्तु शान्ति पूजा
Install the Kalash. Worship Vastu Purush at the Brahmasthan (center of the house). Recite the Rigvedic mantra.
नवग्रह शान्ति एवं हवन
Worship Navagrahas. Light the Havan Kund and offer 108 aahutis with Swaha mantras. Havan purifies the environment.
दूध उबालना एवं गृह प्रवेश
Boil milk in the new kitchen — when it overflows it symbolizes abundance. All family members enter with the right foot first. The lady of the house enters carrying the Kalash.
आरती एवं भोजन
Light lamps in all rooms. Perform aarti. Serve sweets and food to neighbours and guests.
Main Mantra
Om Vastoshpate Prati Jaanihi Asmaan Svaavesho Anamivo Bhava Nah
Benefits of this Puja
Proper Griha Pravesh puja pacifies Vastu doshas, removes negative energy, brings peace-prosperity to the family, protects from health issues, and keeps the building safe and long-lasting.
