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 Kolkata
Good days and times for Griha Pravesh Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Kolkata 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 – 11:25 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Uttara Bhadrapada | Fri, 20 Nov, 06:57 AM – Sat, 21 Nov, 05:53 AM |
| Sat, 21 Nov | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Sat, 21 Nov, 05:53 AM – Sun, 22 Nov, 05:54 AM |
| Wed, 25 Nov | Rohini, Mrigashira | Wed, 25 Nov, 05:56 AM – Thu, 26 Nov, 05:56 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 05:56 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Wed, 2 Dec | Uttara Phalguni | Wed, 2 Dec, 10:53 PM – Thu, 3 Dec, 06:01 AM |
Pandits available for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Kolkata
Griha Pravesh Pooja in Kolkata
Bengali griha prabesh centres on Narayan (shalagram) puja, Vastu puja and a Satyanarayan puja, with milk boiled in the new kitchen.
Vishnu temples in and around Kolkata
- Birla Mandir, Kolkata
Areas we cover in and around Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Puja timings in Kolkata this week
Kolkata 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 | 05:48 AM | 04:53 PM | 08:35 AM – 09:58 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:49 AM | 04:53 PM | 03:30 PM – 04:53 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:53 PM | 07:13 AM – 08:35 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 02:07 PM – 03:30 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:51 AM | 04:52 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 12:44 PM – 02:07 PM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:22 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (this page) | ₹7,100 | Bengali |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹7,850 | Odia |
| Patna | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Griha Pravesh Pooja cost in Kolkata?
Expect to pay from ₹7,100 in Kolkata — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits. Kolkata is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Bengali-speaking pandit for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Kolkata?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Kolkata do you cover?
Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia and the rest of Kolkata. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.