Muhurtham
House-Warming Muhurtham
A house-warming Muhurtham (Griha Pravesham, Griha Pravesh) marks the first formal entry into a new home, usually with a Ganapati puja, Vastu shanti and boiling milk in the kitchen. It is one of the most commonly searched Muhurthams.
- Favourable stars
- Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
- Favourable Tithis
- Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi
- Checked for
- Chennai
About House-Warming
A house-warming Muhurtham (Griha Pravesham, Griha Pravesh) marks the first formal entry into a new home, usually with a Ganapati puja, Vastu shanti and boiling milk in the kitchen. It is one of the most commonly searched Muhurthams.
Rules commonly followed
Fixed and soft stars such as Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are favoured. Uttarayana (mid-January to mid-July) is preferred by many families, and the months of Ashadha and Bhadrapada are often avoided. Tuesdays are avoided in many regions.
Practical guidance
The entry is often timed for early morning. The main door should be complete and the kitchen functional before the ceremony. For rented homes many families perform a simpler puja on a favourable Tithi.
Order of the rites
Families usually begin with Ganesha puja and a Vastu Shanti homa, then the lady of the house enters first with a pot of water or rice, stepping in with the right foot. Milk is boiled over on a new stove so that plenty overflows, and the first meal cooked in the house is offered to the deity before the family eats.
Classical rules for House-Warming
Favourable Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati. Favourable Tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi. Avoid: Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya, Tuesday.
How the dates are chosen
The list checks each day for a favourable Nakshatra and lunar day (Tithi) for this ceremony at sunrise in Chennai. A full Muhurtham also looks at the weekday, Yoga, Karana, Lagna at the ceremony time, Rahu Kalam and the personal charts of the people involved, so use the list to shortlist dates and then fix the exact time with the Muhurtham finder.
| Date | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 24 October 2026 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Trayodashi |
| Fri, 30 October 2026 | Mrigashira | Panchami |
| Thu, 5 November 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Ekadashi |
| Sat, 7 November 2026 | Chitra | Trayodashi |
| Wed, 11 November 2026 | Anuradha | Dwitiya |
| Sat, 21 November 2026 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ekadashi |
| Sun, 22 November 2026 | Revati | Trayodashi |
| Thu, 26 November 2026 | Mrigashira | Dwitiya |
| Thu, 3 December 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Dashami |
| Fri, 4 December 2026 | Hasta | Ekadashi |
| Sun, 6 December 2026 | Swati | Trayodashi |
| Sat, 12 December 2026 | Uttara Ashadha | Tritiya |
Common questions
Which Nakshatras are good for House-Warming?
The classical favourable stars for House-Warming are Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.
Which Tithis are good for House-Warming?
The favourable lunar days are Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi (counted within each fortnight).
What should be avoided for House-Warming?
Classical lists advise avoiding Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya, Tuesday.
Are these dates valid for every city?
Dates are checked at sunrise in Chennai. Star and Tithi changes happen at the same moment everywhere but fall at different local times, so check the Panchangam for your city.
Do I still need a personal Muhurtham?
Yes for major ceremonies. Personal Tara Bala, Chandra Bala and the ceremony Lagna are fixed from the birth charts of the people involved.
How many dates are listed?
Up to twelve dates in the next sixty days that meet both the star and Tithi rules.
Is Rahu Kalam considered?
Rahu Kalam is a daily window rather than a whole-day rule. Avoid it when you fix the exact time; the Panchangam page for each date shows it.
Can I search other ceremonies?
Yes. The Muhurtham finder ranks dates for many more activities and lets you add your own birth details.
Why are only some upcoming dates shown?
The list shows days in the next two months where both the star and the Tithi at sunrise match the classical rules. Personal checks for your birth stars may remove some of them.
Should I avoid Rahu Kalam on these dates?
Yes. Even on a good day, choose a time outside Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika. The Panchangam link for each date shows these windows.
Who should confirm the final house-warming Muhurtham?
The priest or astrologer performing the ceremony, using the birth details of the people involved.
Can the family astrologer adjust this Muhurtham to our charts?
Yes. A general Muhurtham shows the good windows for everyone; a family astrologer then checks the birth stars and the current Dasha of the people involved and picks the best of those windows for them.
What should we do if no good date fits our plans?
Families usually choose the best available window, begin with a prayer to Ganesha and the family deity, and keep the most important moment of the rite inside a strong Lagna or Abhijit Muhurtham.