Griha Pravesh is the elaborate housewarming ceremony performed when entering a new home. While a simple Muhurtham entry involves boiling milk, a full Griha Pravesh with a pandit includes Ganapati Puja, Vastu Shanti, Punyahavachana, Navagraha Puja, Homam, and the formal entry (Griha Pravesh proper). The full ceremony takes 4–6 hours and requires 2–3 priests.

The Full Ceremony Sequence

The ceremony begins with Matrubhojana (head of family taking a ritual meal at the old home), then moving to the new house for Ganapati Puja (removing obstacles), Punyahavachana (purification), Vastu Puja (appeasing the Vastu Purusha of the home), Navagraha Puja (planetary blessings), Homam (fire offering), and finally the Griha Pravesh: the wife crosses the threshold with a pot of boiling milk at the exact Muhurtham time.

Vastu Shanti: What It Entails

Vastu Shanti is a specific ritual that appeases the Vastu Purusha — the cosmic being associated with the building. It involves a 9-Kalasha setup representing the 9 planets and 8 directions, Navagraha Homam, specific mantras for each direction, and sprinkling of consecrated water in all rooms. Vastu Shanti is believed to neutralize any Vastu doshas in the home's construction.

Estimated Costs and Booking

A full Griha Pravesh ceremony with 2 pandits typically costs ₹5,000–₹15,000 in Hyderabad and major cities (excluding the puja samagri which families usually arrange). The cost varies based on the complexity of rituals and the pandit's experience. Vastu Shanti as a standalone service costs ₹3,000–₹8,000. Browse the Mana Pandit services and pandits pages to check availability and request a booking.