What is Griha Pravesh Pooja?
Griha Pravesh (Gruhapravesam) is the ceremony of entering a new home for the first time at an auspicious muhurtham. It takes 3 to 5 hours with 1 to 3 pandits.
Next griha pravesh muhurat dates in Chennai
Good days and times for Griha Pravesh Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Chennai from the panchangam (our method gives the same dates as Drik Panchang for 2026 and 2027). Your pandit confirms the final muhurtham with your family’s nakshatras when you book.
| Date | Nakshatra | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | Uttara Ashadha | 08:25 PM – 11:24 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Uttara Bhadrapada | Fri, 20 Nov, 06:57 AM – Sat, 21 Nov, 06:10 AM |
| Sat, 21 Nov | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Sat, 21 Nov, 06:10 AM – Sun, 22 Nov, 05:55 AM |
| Wed, 25 Nov | Rohini, Mrigashira | Wed, 25 Nov, 06:12 AM – Thu, 26 Nov, 06:13 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:13 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Wed, 2 Dec | Uttara Phalguni | Wed, 2 Dec, 10:52 PM – Thu, 3 Dec, 06:16 AM |
Pandits available for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Chennai
Griha Pravesh Pooja in Chennai
A Tamil grahapravesam often starts before dawn with Ganapathi homam; many families lead a cow in first (go pooja) and boil milk in the new kitchen.
Well-known temples in and around Chennai
- Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
- Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Griha Pravesh Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Griha Pravesh Pooja price in Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹7,100 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹7,100 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹7,850 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹7,850 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Griha Pravesh Pooja cost in Chennai?
Griha Pravesh Pooja in Chennai starts from ₹7,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Chennai?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Chennai. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
Most of Chennai — for example T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.