Samagri
for Puja:
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth(1 mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20gm), Mouli (25mtr), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), includes perishables [Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
Small Havan:
Cow Dung Cake (2), Mango Wood (250gm), HavanSamagri [20+ Grganic Herbs] (100gm), Ghee (20ml)
Yajman to provide:
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Mithai (250gm), Fruits [5types], Coconut (1), HavanKund, SuchiSarva (Havan Spoon) (1), Kalash [big] (1), Bowl [preferably copper/silver] (1), Spoon [preferably copper/silver] (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), disposable Plates, Bowls & Spoons], First solid food (preferably Kheer or Payasam)
Importance and Significance of Griha Pravesh Puja
The Griha Pravesh Puja is significant as it acknowledges the sacredness of the new home and the energies within it. By performing this puja, families express gratitude for the shelter and abundance provided by the divine. The ritual reinforces the belief that a home should be a haven of positivity and love, free from negativity, and filled with joy.
Benefits of Griha Pravesh Puja
- Purification of Space: The puja cleanses the new home of any negative energies, creating a harmonious environment for the family.
- Inviting Prosperity: The ritual invites divine blessings for health, wealth, and happiness in the new abode.
- Strengthening Family Bonds: Participating in the ceremony together fosters unity and strengthens family relationships.
- Creating Positive Vibes: The blessings received during the puja help to establish a positive atmosphere for all who live in the home.
Occasions to Perform Griha Pravesh Puja
Griha Pravesh Puja is ideally performed when moving into a new house, whether it is newly constructed or newly purchased. It is also conducted during auspicious times as determined by astrological calculations, ensuring that the family’s entry into the home aligns with positive planetary influences.
Griha Pravesh Puja Vidhi (Procedure)
- Preparation: The family prepares for the puja by wearing traditional attire, symbolizing respect for the sacred occasion.
- Setup: A sacred space is arranged within the new home, featuring an altar with idols or images of deities, along with flowers, incense, and puja essentials.
- Invocation: The puja begins with invoking Lord Ganesha, seeking his blessings for a smooth and successful ceremony.
- Offering Prayers: The family offers prayers of gratitude for the new home and requests blessings for peace and prosperity.
- Puja Rituals: Rituals include chanting mantras, performing aarti, and making offerings of fruits, sweets, and grains to the deities.
- Homa (Fire Ritual): A sacred fire ritual (Homa) may be performed to enhance the potency of the blessings being invoked.
- First Entry: The family then performs the ceremonial first entry into the home, often carrying a small vessel of rice, symbolizing abundance.
- Blessings: Family members and friends present seek blessings from elders, who may share good wishes and advice for the new beginning.
- Celebration: The ceremony is typically followed by a gathering, sharing a meal, and celebrating the new chapter together.
Griha Pravesh Puja Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for Griha Pravesh Puja is determined based on astrological insights, ensuring the timing is auspicious for entering the new home. Consulting with an astrologer can help identify the most favourable time to perform the ceremony, maximizing its effectiveness.
By celebrating Griha Pravesh Puja, families honour their new beginnings and invite divine blessings into their lives. It’s a beautiful way to create a loving and positive home environment, fostering harmony and joy for all who dwell within.
