Griha Pravesh Puja in Varanasi

Griha Pravesh Puja samagri list

• Copper or brass kalash
• Coconut with husk
• Mango leaves and marigold garlands (for toran)
• Roli, haldi, kumkum and akshat (unbroken rice)
• Ganesh idol or picture
• Supari, paan leaves and cloves
• Ghee and diyas
• Havan kund, mango wood and havan samagri
• Navagraha samagri (nine grains)
• Fresh fruits and sweets
• Milk and a new vessel for boiling
• Red and yellow cloth
• Janeu, mauli (holy thread)
• Camphor, incense and dhoop
• Gangajal

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and can arrange the samagri in Varanasi on request.

Griha Pravesh Puja vidhi, step by step

1. 1Dwar puja and entry. The main door is decorated with a toran of mango leaves and marigold, swastik and rangoli. The family enters at the muhurat, traditionally right foot first, carrying a kalash.
2. 2Sankalp. The Pandit takes the sankalp in the name of the head of the household, stating the family's names, gotra, the address and the purpose of the puja.
3. 3Ganesh puja and Kalash sthapana. Lord Ganesha is worshipped first, followed by the establishment of the kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut, invoking holy rivers and deities.
4. 4Punyahavachan and Navagraha puja. Purification mantras are recited and water is sprinkled through the home. The nine planetary deities are worshipped for a balanced beginning.
5. 5Vastu puja. Vastu Purusha is worshipped, often with a Vastu yantra or small offerings placed in key directions, as per family custom.
6. 6Havan. A havan is performed with ghee, samagri and specific ahutis for Ganesha, Navagraha and Vastu devata.
7. 7Milk boiling and first offering. In many families, milk is boiled in the new kitchen until it overflows, and a simple bhog such as kheer is prepared and offered.
8. 8Aarti and blessings. The puja concludes with aarti, distribution of prasad and blessings for the family. Many families also feed Brahmins or guests.