Home Griha Pravesh puja
Griha Pravesh puja: blessing your new home
A housewarming puja (prayer ceremony) for your new home, with Vastu Shanti and a havan (sacred fire), on a good date and time. Peterborough and across the UK.
What is Griha Pravesh?
Griha Pravesh means entering the home. It is the puja (prayer ceremony) families do when they move into a new home, to begin life there with peace, good health and prosperity.
It often goes together with Vastu Shanti (peace for the building, so the home is in harmony) and a havan (sacred fire offering).
What usually happens
- Ganesh puja, to remove obstacles
- Kalash puja (blessing a sacred pot of water) and entering the home with prayers
- Vastu Shanti, peace for the building
- A havan, the sacred fire offering
- Many families boil milk until it rises over the pot, a sign of plenty
Every family’s tradition differs a little. Pandit Ji plans it with you.
When to do it
On a good date and time (muhurat), usually close to when you move in. If you have already moved in, a havan for peace at home can be done at any good time.
Peterborough and surrounding areas most often; anywhere in the UK with proper planning.
What to keep ready at home
Pandit Ji brings the puja samagri. This list is only a suggestion: please keep ready fresh flowers, fruit, milk and sweets. Pandit Ji may suggest a few other things depending on the puja and what is convenient for you. If anything is difficult to arrange, Pandit Ji can arrange everything for you.
For this puja it also helps to have:
- A photo or murti (small sacred statue) of Ganesh Ji, if you have one
- Thalis (large plates), small bowls, spoons and a water jug
- Kitchen roll, and kitchen foil to protect the floor under the havan
- An aasan (seat) or cushions to sit on
- For the havan: a clear, safe space with a window open. Tell Pandit Ji where your smoke alarm is, so you can plan for the smoke together.
Questions families ask
When should we do Griha Pravesh?
On a good date and time (muhurat), usually close to when you move in. Pandit Ji can find the muhurat for you.
Can we do it in a flat or a rented home?
Yes. A small havan is possible in most homes with care. Check any building rules about open flames, open a window, and plan for the smoke alarm with Pandit Ji.
Do you bring the puja items (samagri)?
Yes. Pandit Ji brings the puja samagri. This list is only a suggestion: please keep ready fresh flowers, fruit, milk and sweets. Pandit Ji may suggest a few other things depending on the puja and what is convenient for you. If anything is difficult to arrange, Pandit Ji can arrange everything for you.
Can we add Satyanarayan Katha?
Yes. Many families add the Satyanarayan Katha (the story and puja of Lord Vishnu) on the same day.
Book your Griha Pravesh
Tell Pandit Ji the date and your town. Peterborough and surrounding areas most often; anywhere in the UK with proper planning.