For most of us, settling down and starting a family in a new area is a dream come true. On the other hand, mahurats and auspicious days are very significant to us Indians in many aspects of our lives, particularly when it comes to big occasions like griha pravesh or the house warming ceremony. It is believed that relocating to a new home on an auspicious day, recognised by a new home ceremony or opening, will bestow wealth and good fortune on the immediate family.

Specific rituals are carried out at the griha pravesh pooja, also known as the new home pooja, and commodities needed for the house warming ceremony—such as rice, flowers, and fruits—must be prepared. In addition to … Read more