Some tips and basic rituals to follow for house warming ceremony

The one thing that a new homeowner is very particular about is a well-performed housewarming ceremony. The oldest and the most common traditional practice of house warming is the Griha Pravesh. This ceremony holds prominent importance in the ancient Vastu texts and is considered essential in the aspect of Vastu Shastra. As Griha Pravesh symbolizes the first entry into the house, the most auspicious day and time is usually decided by considering the Vedic Shastra and Vastu Shastra. It is also conducted to ward off any negative or evil energies purifying the newly built house and tuning to match the energies of the inmates. 

According to holy scriptures, the Griha Pravesh is essentially divided into three main categories:

  • Apoorva Griha Pravesh is conducted when new construction is carried out
  • Sapoorva Griha Pravesh is performed when the inmates of the house move back to it after a prolonged period.
  • Dwandwa Griha Pravesh is done when inmates enter a house after the reconstruction or renovation.
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home is comprised of the five elements of nature which include earth, sun, wind, water and fire, and aligning to these results into good wellbeing, health, prosperity and happiness. Most people believe that conducting House Warming Pooja on an auspicious date brings in god fortune. Choosing the right date and time for the ceremony is vital and no matter if you are buying a house for the first time or have saved up to purchase another, the proceedings largely remain the same for Vastu pooja. 

Here are a handful of rituals that you must consider while hosting a house warming ceremony:

  • Decoration: For a housewarming, the house or apartment is usually decorated right from the doorway. Torans made up of flowers and garlands are decked up to create a frame for the door. Auspicious symbols like mango leaves, rangoli and Swastik symbols are added. Drawing the feet of Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring wealth and fortune to the place. Whatever decoration you go with ensuring that it looks good with the newly painted walls o your house. If you are going to be a house owner for the first time then ensure that this ritual is a memorable one for you and your family.
  • Timing: Every ritual we observe under the sun always has a specific time. The right time also carries good luck and fortune with it. You can check the religious calendar or consult any astrologer for an auspicious time and date. Perfect timing brings with it health, happiness and prosperity for the new home.
  • Directions: The directions of various elements at your house also play a significant role in bringing positive energies. It is always advisable to consult an astrologer for placing the right things at the right place at your house. For example, the entrance must be placed in the east direction.
  • Vastu Pooja and Vastu Shanti: The Vastu pooja is performed at the entrance of the new house and involves placing a red cloth over a copper pot with water and one rupee coin. A coconut is placed over the red cloth and the pot is then carried inside the house towards the havan area. Once inside the house, the Vastu Shanti pooja is carried out by the priest.
  •  Fire Ceremony: The havan pooja is done to invoke the blessings of Vastu God who drives away all the bad vibes and energy that is flowing along with the natural energy on this earth. Such havan is performed to refine the space, install harmony and destroy the negative energies. It is said that the Vastu Purush the deity must be placed in the east-facing direction to keep the good things inside: you must follow some of these rituals while conducting a house warming ceremony. 

Certain other things such as letting the milk boil and overflow, the direction of the toilet, course of exit and other things when followed accordingly, are believed to symbolize the abundance of wealth and prosperity coming into the new house.

  • Entering the house: Before entering the house for the first time, you must break coconut which signifies the removal of various obstacles on your way. Also, placing your right feet first while entering is said to be an auspicious movement. Sleeping in the new house on the night of the ceremony is also mandatory.
  •   Complete construction: House warming ceremony must be conducted only after completion of the entire construction. When your home is ready you must ensure that no improvements are left behind and perform this auspicious pooja only after you are done with all the ongoing construction of your house.
  • Celebrations: Make sure to open up all the doors of your house to prevent any echo and have a simplistic yet attractive setting. While the mandatory Poojas are best performed traditionally, you can amp up the excitement with a casual party afterwardsThe most important factors that define any successful Griha Pravesh are an elegant presentation and great food. 

If you are looking to own a property and planning to have a housewarming ceremony, then do not forget to miss these basic rituals. There are a few things that better be not questioned. If you follow these rituals, then you might experience peace, happiness, success, prosperity and positive vibes in your life. 

Whether you are buying a house for the first time or are investing in one, it is a great feeling to own a home and even a greater feeling to conduct a traditional Griha Pravesh ceremony. Kailash Realty Pvt Ltd offers potential homeowners well-designed apartments and homes that can make such a ceremony memorable. To know more visit http://kailashcorporation.com/ or get in touch with us.

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