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Apoorva: First entry to
newly constructed house on a newly selected land is called apoorva (new)
griha pravesh.
Sapoorva: Entry into an
already existing house after travelling abroad or migration elsewhere is
called sapoorva griha pravesh.
Dwandwah: Entry into a house
to after reconstruction or renovation subsequent to damage due to fire,
flood or earthquake, is termed as dwandwah (old) griha pravesh.
For apoorva griha pravesh, the exact auspicious time need to be adhered
to. For sapoorva griha pravesh or dwandwah griha pravesh, the purity of
the panchang should be given due consideration.
Auspicious Times or Muhurats
In a newly built house, the first entry is auspicious when the sun is
in the uttarayan position; in old, renovated houses, when Guru (Jupiter)
or Shukra (Venus) is setting (the tara or star does not matter in this
case). Auspicious months for griha pravesh, that are based on the lunar
calendar, and their outcome have been provided below:
Furthermore, the tithies (dates according to lunar calender) 4, 9, 14
and Amavas (no moon night) should be avoided. Griha pravesh should not
be held on a Tuesday.
Ceremonies Vastu pooja for vastu devata is performed outside the house before
the actual entry into the house. A copper pot is filled with water,
navadhanya (nine kinds of grains) and one rupee coin. A coconut is then
placed on the top of the pot. Coconut is covered with the red cloth and
tied with the red thread called moli. After this the priest performs the
pooja, add the husband and wife take this copper pot in the house
together and place it near the havan (ceremonial fire).
Vastu Shanti
Vastu shanti or Griha shanti, involves the havan. A havan is
performed to prevent harmful influences of the planets, remove negative
vibrations and create a peaceful environment. Once all the poojas are
concluded, a feast is offered to the priest. He is also given some
dakshina or fees for his services and good wishes.
These two poojas are essential. Other poojas like the Ganpathi pooja,
the Satyanarayan pooja ot the Lakshmi pooja are optional, and can be
performed if priest recommends them.
Do’s and Don’ts of Griha pravesh
Griha pravesh is not complete until:
The doors of the house are fitted with shutters; The roof is covered;
The Gods of vastu have been worshipped or offered sacrifices; The
priests have been offered feast.
House-warming ceremony should not be performed when the lady of the
house is pregnant.
If the above-mentioned points are not considered when moving into a
new house, they can bring trouble and miseries to the dwellers.
Therefore, living in a house should be considered only after all rituals
are complete as per the procedure given in the scriptures.
Once the griha pravesh ceremony has been completed, the family can
then move into the house. The house should not be locked for a few days
since that would be considered inauspicious.
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