Grihapravesha

Grihapravesha (Sanskrit: गृहप्रवेश, romanized: Gṛhapravēśa, lit. 'solemn entrance into a house')[1] is a Hindu ceremony performed on the occasion of an individual's first time entering their new home.[2] This ceremony is similar in nature to Housewarming party. In Kerala, this ceremony refers to the occasion when a newly wed bride enters her new home with her husband during a pre-ordained Mahuratam (auspicious time).

Warming up milk as part of Griha Pravesh ritual in Hinduism (termed as House Warming)
For other uses, see Grihapravesh (disambiguation).

The "Puja" or act of worship, is performed in various stages during the construction and entry of the home. Once the home is ready, the individual has to find an auspicious time to conduct the puja, in consultation with an astrologer or Hindu priest. Grihapravesha[3] is popular in three forms:

  • "Apoorva", which is performed upon the first entry into a newly constructed home,
  • "Sapoorva", which is done when an individual enters the home after arriving from a foreign land, and
  • "Dwandwah", which is done when the individual enters the home after reconstruction or renovation, which might be due to fire, flood or earthquake. Among others, various Puja[4] recommended are the Vastu Puja and Vastu Shanti. After the Grihapravesha is performed, one may enter their new house.

Types

Depending on the house types, there are various types griha pravesh methods used in ancient India. Main in these are apoorva, sapoorva and dwandhav grah pravesh[5]

Dates (2023)

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in January 2023
Date Muhurat
Jan 25 (Wed) 08:05 PM to 07:12 AM, Jan 26
Jan 26 (Thu) 07:12 AM to 10:28 PM
Jan 27 (Fri) 09:10 AM to 06:37 PM
Jan 30 (Mon) 10:15 PM to 07:10 AM, Jan 31

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in Feb 2023
Date Muhurat
Feb 1 (Wed) 07:10 AM to 02:01 PM
Feb 8 (Wed) 08:15 PM to 06:23 AM, Feb 09
Feb 10 (Fri) 12:18 AM to 07:03 AM, Feb 11
Feb 11 (Sat) 07:03 AM to 09:08 AM
Feb 22 (Wed) 06:54 AM to 03:24 AM, Feb 23
Feb 23 (Thu) 01:33 AM to 03:44 AM, Feb 24

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in March 2023
Date Muhurat
Mar 1 (Wed) 06:47 AM to 09:52 AM
Mar 8 (Wed) 06:39 AM to 04:20 AM, Mar 09
Mar 9 (Thu) 05:57 AM to 06:37 AM, Mar 10
Mar 10 (Fri) 06:37 AM to 09:42 PM
Mar 13 (Mon) 09:27 PM to 06:33 AM, Mar 14
Mar 16 (Thu) 04:47 AM to 06:29 AM, Mar 17
Mar 17 (Fri) 06:29 AM to 02:46 AM, Mar 18

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in April 2023

There are no suitable or favorable dates for a housewarming ceremony in April 2023.

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in May 2023
Date Muhurat
May 6 (Sat) 09:13 PM to 05:36 AM, May 07
May 11 (Thu) 11:27 AM to 02:37 PM
May 15 (Mon) 09:08 AM to 01:03 AM, May 16
May 20 (Sat) 09:30 PM to 05:27 AM, May 21
May 22 (Mon) 05:27 AM to 10:37 AM
May 29 (Mon) 11:49 AM to 04:29 AM, May 30
May 31 (Wed) 06:00 AM to 01:45 PM

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in June 2023
Date Muhurat
Jun 12 (Mon) 10:34 AM to 05:23 AM, Jun 13

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in July, August, September, October 2023

It is believed to be unlucky to perform Griha Pravesh Puja or any other auspicious ceremonies during the period known as Chaturmas, which runs from July 2 to November 11 in 2023.

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in November 2023
Date Muhurat
Nov 17 (Fri) 01:17 AM to 06:46 AM, Nov 18
Nov 18 (Sat) 06:46 AM to 09:18 AM
Nov 22 (Wed) 06:37 PM to 06:50 AM, Nov 23
Nov 23 (Thu) 06:50 AM to 09:01 PM
Nov 27 (Mon) 02:45 PM to 06:54 AM, Nov 28
Nov 29 (Wed) 06:54 AM to 01:59 PM

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in December 2023
Date Muhurat
Dec 6 (Wed) 03:04 AM to 06:29 AM, Dec 07
Dec 8 (Fri) 08:54 AM to 06:31 AM, Dec 09
Dec 15 (Fri) 08:10 AM to 10:30 PM
Dec 21 (Thu) 09:37 AM to 10:09 PM

References
  1. www.wisdomlib.org (20 May 2018). "Grihapravesha, Gṛhapravēśa, Gṛhapraveśa, Griha-pravesha: 7 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. Dilipsinh, K.S. (2004). Kutch in Festival and Custom. Har-Anand Publications. p. 137. ISBN 978-81-241-0998-4. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  3. "The Do's and Dont's for Housewarming Ritual". desifavors.com. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. "The Home Truths". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  5. "Types of griha pravesh". Badhaai.com. Prince Kapoor.


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