List of Auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2024 (Month-wise)


calendar for Griha Pravesh Dates in 2024

Grihapravesh (Sanskrit: गृहप्रवेश, romanized: gr̥hapravēśa)

According to Vastu Shastra, it is important to find the best Griha Pravesh Muhurat to perform the housewarming puja so that you can get rid of the ill effects of Vastu Dosha and enjoy good fortune, whether you are moving into a newly built or rented home. If you're planning for 2025, check out our latest blog on Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2025 for the most auspicious dates.

To quickly lock in your preferred Shubh Muhurat for Griha Pravesh in 2024:

  1. Note down your preferred Griha Pravesh dates from the list below.
  2. Consult an experienced (or known) astrologer or pandit in your location.
  3. Get the Panchang Shuddhi done.
  4. Decide the best Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2024 for you.

Start the planning and preparations early to avoid any mistakes during the Grihapravesha puja.

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Month-wise Griha Pravesh Dates in 2024

Griha Pravesh Muhurat in January 2024

Date Muhurat
Jan 03 (Wed) 07:14 AM to 02:46 PM, Nakshatra: Uttaraphalguni

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in February 2024

Date Muhurat
Feb 12 (Mon) 02:46 PM to 05:44 PM, Nakshatra: Uttarabhadrapad
Feb 14 (Wed) 07:01 AM to 10:43 AM, Nakshatra: Rewati
Feb 19 (Mon) 06:57 AM to 10:33 AM, Nakshatra: Mrigashira
Feb 26 (Mon) 06:50 AM to 04:31 AM, Feb 27, Nakshatra: Uttaraphalguni
Feb 28 (Wed) 04:18 AM to 06:47 AM, Feb 29, Nakshatra: Chitra
Feb 29 (Thu) 06:47 AM to 10:22 AM, Nakshatra: Chitra

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in March 2024

Date Muhurat
Mar 2 (Sat) 02:42 PM to 06:44 AM, Mar 03, Nakshatra: Anuradha
Mar 6 (Wed) 02:52 PM to 04:32 AM, Mar 07, Nakshatra: Uttarashadha
Mar 11 (Mon) 10:44 AM to 06:44 AM, Mar 12, Nakshatra: Rewati
Mar 15 (Fri) 10:09 PM to 06:29 AM, Mar 16, Nakshatra: Rohini
Mar 16 (Sat) 06:29 AM to 09:38 PM, Nakshatra: Rohini
Mar 27 (Wed) 06:17 AM to 04:16 PM, Nakshatra: Chitra
Mar 29 (Fri) 08:36 PM to 06:13 AM, Mar 30, Nakshatra: Anuradha
Mar 30 (Sat) 06:13 AM to 09:13 PM, Nakshatra: Anuradha

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in April 2024

Date Muhurat Apr 03 (Wed) 06:29 PM to 09:47 PM, Nakshatra: Uttarashadha 


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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in May 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in May 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in May.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in June 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in June 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in June.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in July 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in July 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in July.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in August 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in August 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in August.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in September 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in September 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in September.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in October 2024

There are no auspicious dates for house warming or griha pravesh in October 2024.

However, if you are unable to avoid this month, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer or pandit to check for the possible Griha Pravesh dates in October.

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in November 2024

Date Muhurat
Nov 02 (Sat) 05:58 AM to 06:45 AM, Nov 03, Nakshatra: Anuradha
Nov 04 (Mon) 06:35 AM to 08:04 AM, Nakshatra: Anuradha
Nov 07 (Thu) 12:34 AM to 06:38 AM, Nov 08, Nakshatra: Uttarashadha
Nov 08 (Fri) 06:38 AM to 12:03 PM, Nakshatra: Uttarashadha
Nov 13 (Wed) 01:01 PM to 03:11 AM, Nov 14, Nakshatra: Rewati
Nov 16 (Sat) 07:28 PM to 06:45 AM, Nov 17, Nakshatra: Rohini
Nov 18 (Mon) 06:46 AM to 03:49 PM, Nakshatra: Mrigashira
Nov 25 (Mon) 06:52 AM to 01:24 AM, Nov 26, Nakshatra: Uttarafalguni

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Griha Pravesh Muhurat in December 2024

Date Muhurat
Dec 5 (Thu) 12:29 PM to 05:26 PM, Nakshatra: Uttarashadha
Dec 11 (Wed) 07:04 AM to 11:48 AM, Nakshatra: Rewati
Dec 21 (Sat) 06:14 AM to 07:10 AM, Dec 22, Nakshatra: Uttarafalguni
Dec 25 (Wed) 07:12 AM to 03:22 PM, Nakshatra: Chitra

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Points to Remember when Selecting Griha Pravesh Dates

To finalize the best muhurat for your house warming ceremony the Vara (day of the week), Tithi (lunar day), and Nakshatra (star) must be selected correctly.

#1 Auspicious Vara (days of the week) to Select for Griha Pravesh

  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday (sometimes)

#2 Best Tithis (lunar day) for a Positive Housewarming Ceremony

The auspicious days fall in the Shukla Paksha period (the fortnight starting after every Amavasya/New Moon).

  • Pratipada (1st day after Amavasya)
  • Dwitiya (2nd day)
  • Tritiya (3rd day)
  • Panchami (5th day)
  • Shashti (6th day)
  • Saptami (7th day)
  • Dashami (10th day)
  • Ekadashi (11th day)
  • Dwadashi (12th day)
  • Trayodashi (13th day)

#3 Favorable Nakshatras (stars) for Griha Pravesh Muhurat

  • Anuradha
  • Chitra
  • Mrigashira
  • Revati
  • Rohini
  • Uttara Bhadrapada
  • Uttara Phalguni
  • Uttara Ashadha

#4 Inauspicious Days and Times to Avoid for Gruhapravesam

  • Rahu Kalam Timings
  • Tuesdays & Sundays; sometimes Saturdays are avoided too
  • New Moon Days (Amavasya)
  • Full Moon Days (Purnima/Pournami)
  • Dates in Krishna Paksha (the fortnight after every Purnima)
  • All Eclipses (Lunar Eclipse, Solar Eclipse, Partial Eclipses)
  • Shukra & Guru Tara Asta (setting of Venus & Jupiter)

The exact date of Griha Pravesh can vary according to the type of home you are moving to as well as the city you live in.

It’s important to consult an experienced & trusted astrologer/pandit near you to do the crucial step of Panchang Shuddhi before finalizing the most auspicious shubh muhurat for your grihapravesham.

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Conclusion

Whether you are planning to move into a newly-built home or a rented place, performing a Grihapravesha ceremony is essential. This Hindu tradition is performed to welcome the God of the house and purify the living space.

However, it's important to choose an auspicious date for the ceremony so that you can maximize the positive effects. Check out our list of dates for 2024 so you can pick the best one for your move-in day and plan ahead.

For more information on the Puja Vidhi, Mantra, and the do’s and don'ts of the ceremony, read our blog on Everything to know about Griha Pravesh Puja.

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FAQs on Griha Pravesh Puja

Q: Can we shift our things before Griha Pravesh puja?

Except for the gas stove, cylinder, and a new utensil for boiling milk, no other furniture or household items must be kept inside the house before the completion of Griha Pravesh Puja.

Q: Should we do Griha Pravesh for moving to a rented house?

Yes, a Griha Pravesh Puja purifies any living space. So, it is considered auspicious to perform a simple house warming puja (kitchen puja and boiling milk) before moving into a rented house (Sapoorva Griha Pravesh).

Q: What is Apoorva Griha Pravesh and when must it be performed?

Apoorva Griha Pravesh is the ceremony conducted when moving into a newly built home. The Sun must be in Uttarayan position (i.e., when the Sun moves from Southern to Northern hemisphere). This usually begins from Jan 14 (Makar Sankranti) and goes on for a period of 6 months.

Q: Which months are not good for Griha Pravesh?

The Chaturmas are considered inauspicious i.e., Ashada (July), Shravana (August), Bhadrapada (September), Ashwin (October).

Q: Which days & timings to avoid for Griha Pravesh puja?

Rahu Kalam Timings must be strictly avoided on all days. Apart from this, New Moon Days, Full Moon Days, Krishna Paksha (the fortnight after Full Moon Day), All Eclipses, Shukra & Guru Tara Asta, and Tuesdays & Sundays must be avoided. Sometimes Saturdays are avoided too; so, consult your pandit for exact dates.

Q: Can Griha Pravesh be done in the evening and night?

The timing of your Griha Pravesh puja will purely depend on the Shubh Muhurat that is decided after carefully studying the Panchang. If your Shubh Muhurat is in the evening/night, you can definitely go ahead & perform the Puja.

Q: How long will the Griha Pravesh puja last for?

The house warming puja is an elaborate celebration of a homeowner and the family’s entry into their newly constructed home. Various rituals are performed in the house warming ceremony and can last for around 3-4 hours or more, depending on the exact pujas to be performed.

Q: What to do after the Griha Pravesh Puja is done?

You must sleep overnight after the puja and make sure to not leave the house empty for at least 3 days after.

Q: What is the significance of boiling milk in the house?

Milk signifies purity and the sign of milk overflowing on the sides symbolizes the welcoming of an abundance of food, wealth, and prosperity into the house.

Q: Is a havan mandatory for Griha Pravesh puja?

Yes, a Havan is vital as the smoke that emanates from it (by burning different herbs) is considered to purify the surroundings & expel negative energies from every corner of the house.

Q: Which are the most ideal materials for vessels to be used in Griha Pravesh Puja?

Copper or Silver are the most ideal materials to be used in the Grihapravesam puja according to Vastu Shastra. Avoid using Brass as they are considered inauspicious for a new start.

Q: What are the 5 types of fruits to use in Griha Pravesh Puja?

Bananas, Pomegranates, and a mixture of any 3 seasonal fruits.

Q: What are the 5 types of sweets to use in house warming puja?

Boondi Laddu, Besan Laddu, Coconut Barfi, Kalakand, and any other Milk sweet. You can also use some Dry Fruit sweets.

Q: What is the Panch Meva that must be used in Griha Pravesh?

Dry Dates, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Raisins, and Makhana (fox nuts).

Q: Which are the nine grains to be put into the Mangal Kalash?

The Navdhanya (9 grains) are generally used for the Navagraha Puja. The nine grains offered are Bengal Gram, Black Gram, Black Seasame Seeds, Chickpeas, Green Gram, Horse Gram, Rice, Wheat, and White Beans.

Q: What are the advantages of doing a Griha Pravesh Puja?

  • Brings good luck, happiness, peace, and prosperity to the occupants.
  • Purifies every corner of the house & removes ill-effects of Vastu Dosha.

  • The sound of ringing bells and the Shankh drive away negative energies.

Q: What should we wear in Griha Pravesh Puja?

You can wear any new clothes during the Griha Pravesh Pooja, preferably of shubh rang (color) like Yellow, Red, Orange, or go with any of your favorite colors. However, avoid wearing black-colored clothes for the housewarming puja as it is considered inauspicious.

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