Griha Pravesh Puja Vidhi
गृह प्रवेश पूजा विधि
Griha Pravesh is the sacred housewarming ceremony performed before entering a new home for the first time. It purifies the house, pacifies the Vastu Purush and the nine planets, and invites Lakshmi (prosperity) and Ganesha (auspicious beginnings) to reside there. This is the complete step-by-step Griha Pravesh puja vidhi — perform it on an auspicious muhurat for a happy, prosperous home.
Puja Samagri (Materials Required)
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Threshold & Rangoli
Decorate the main door with a toran (mango/marigold leaves), draw rangoli, and place a swastika and Shubh-Labh. Break a coconut at the threshold before first entry.
First Entry
The couple/owner enters first with the right foot, the lady carrying the Kalash filled with water and topped with a coconut. Enter chanting "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah."
Ganesh & Kalash Sthapana
In the North-East (Ishaan) corner or puja room, install Ganesha and the Kalash. Worship Ganesha first to remove all obstacles.
Navagraha & Vastu Shanti
Invoke the nine planets (Navagraha) and perform Vastu Shanti puja to pacify the Vastu Purush, seeking forgiveness for any flaw in the construction.
Boiling Milk (Doodh Ubaalna)
On the new stove, boil milk and let it overflow towards the East — the rising, overflowing milk symbolises abundance and prosperity entering the home. Make kheer/payasam from it as the first prasad.
Hawan
Perform a Havan with offerings of ghee and samagri while chanting the Gayatri Mantra and Navagraha mantras, purifying the home with sacred fire and smoke.
Lakshmi Puja & Aarti
Worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, offer the kheer and sweets as naivedya, and perform the aarti. Many also read the Satyanarayan Katha on this day.
Bhojan (Feeding)
Feed Brahmins, elders, relatives and the needy. The first meal cooked and shared in the new home invites lasting happiness and plenty.
Mantras for Ganesha, Lakshmi & Vastu Purush Puja
Important Tips
Always enter the new home for the first time on an auspicious muhurat — consult a panchang; avoid Chaturmas (the four monsoon months) for Griha Pravesh.
Do not leave the new house empty on the first night after Griha Pravesh — the family should sleep there.
The milk-boiling-over (doodh ubaalna) ritual is essential; the overflow towards the East signifies growing prosperity.
Keep the Kalash water and use it to sprinkle in every room and corner to purify the entire house.