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 Varanasi
Good days and times for Griha Pravesh Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Varanasi 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, 06:19 AM |
| Sat, 21 Nov | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Sat, 21 Nov, 06:19 AM – Sun, 22 Nov, 05:55 AM |
| Wed, 25 Nov | Rohini, Mrigashira | Wed, 25 Nov, 06:22 AM – Thu, 26 Nov, 06:23 AM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 06:23 AM – 05:47 PM |
| Wed, 2 Dec | Uttara Phalguni | Wed, 2 Dec, 10:52 PM – Thu, 3 Dec, 06:28 AM |
Pandits available for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Varanasi
Griha Pravesh Pooja in Varanasi
A North Indian griha pravesh includes kalash sthapana, Vastu puja and havan, with the family entering right foot first and the lady of the house carrying a mangal kalash.
Well-known temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Durga Kund Temple
Areas we cover in and around Varanasi
- Lanka
- Sigra
- Assi
- Bhelupur
- Godowlia
- Sarnath
Puja timings in Varanasi this week
Varanasi 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:10 PM | 08:58 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:10 PM | 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:10 PM | 07:37 AM – 08:59 AM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:09 PM | 02:26 PM – 03:48 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:09 PM | 11:43 AM – 01:05 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:09 PM | 01:05 PM – 02:26 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:09 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Varanasi
- 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 Varanasi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi (this page) | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
| Lucknow | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
| Patna | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Griha Pravesh Pooja cost in Varanasi?
The starting dakshina in Varanasi is ₹7,850 for 1 to 3 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Varanasi (the base price is ₹7,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Griha Pravesh Pooja in Varanasi?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Most of Varanasi — for example Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.