Muhurat · Griha Pravesh
Griha Pravesh Muhurat
The most auspicious days to enter a new home over the next 90 days, each scored 0-100 with an excellent/good/acceptable/cautious verdict.
Favourable nakshatras
Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara-Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Uttara-Ashadha, Uttara-Bhadrapada, Revati.
Nakshatras to avoid
Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Moola are traditionally avoided for entering a new home.
Weekday rule
Tuesday and Saturday are generally not chosen for Griha Pravesh.
Other things to note
- Avoid Rikta tithis (Chaturthi/Navami/Chaturdashi) and Amavasya even if the nakshatra is otherwise favourable.
- Magha, Phalguna, Vaishakha and Jyeshtha are traditionally the auspicious months for a new home; Adhika Masa and Chaturmasa (Ashadha through Kartika) are usually not chosen for Griha Pravesh.
- This tool helps pick the day. The exact auspicious time on that day (lagna, choghadiya, Abhijit muhurat) is set by your priest at the house.
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FAQ
Questions about griha pravesh muhurat
Should we move in immediately, or is the puja mandatory first?
Tradition puts Vastu Shanti and the Griha Pravesh puja first, then moving in. This tool helps you pick an auspicious day for the puja and entry; the puja itself is arranged by your priest.
Does Griha Pravesh muhurat apply to a rented home too?
Yes, many families observe a smaller Griha Pravesh even when moving into a rented home. The day-picking rules are the same; the ritual itself is scaled down.
Why is Griha Pravesh avoided during Chaturmasa (Ashadha to Kartika)?
These four months are traditionally considered Devashayana (the gods’ rest), so new auspicious undertakings, including weddings and house-warmings, are usually deferred to the next auspicious month.
Does this tool also check the direction or Vastu of the new home?
No, it only scores the day itself. Direction, Vastu doshas and site-level rules are a separate subject and need a Vastu consultant.