Can we shift household items before griha pravesh puja?

My family is very particular about Shubh Muhurats, when it comes to moving to a new home or purchasing a property. It is believed that performing a Griha Pravesh on an auspicious day will bring occupants good fortune. There are some Griha Pravesh dos and don'ts which you are required to perform in order to get the maximum benefits from this pooja. Sarmana has shared some really good tips so I suggest you refer to her answer for the same. Now, let me answer your query on “can we move furniture before Griha Pravesh?” Well, It is recommended to perform a Griha Pravesh puja before moving anything (household items, furniture, etc.) to the new home. You should perform Griha Pravesh Puja only one time for a home and this is why it is important to keep all small aspects to make sure the whole ceremony is executed properly. You can perform the Griha Pravesh puja yourself. Here are some things that are needed to complete the Griha Pravesh puja peacefully:

• Idols of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh for performing the puja.
• A Kalash or a pot filled with milk or water.
• Essential puja items like flowers, flower petals, sweets, turmeric, incense sticks, and fruits
• A havan vessel, havan powder, desi ghee, and wood to perform havan.

Steps to do Griha Pravesh puja without a priest are mentioned in this answer: How to Do Grih Pravesh Pooja without Priest? Reach Out to NoBroker’s Interior Designers if You Need Help in Decorating Your New Home! Let me answer some of the most frequently asked questions: Can we do Griha Pravesh puja after shifting? I suggest you perform Griha Pravesh puja before shifting as this helps cleanse the space of negative energies. Can We Shift House During Pregnancy in Tamil and English It is not recommended to shift house during pregnancy because it can cause mental and physical stress to a pregnant mother, which further affects the baby as well. As per some research, this can cause pre-mature birth in some cases. கர்ப்ப காலத்தில் வீட்டை மாற்றுவது பரிந்துரைக்கப்படவில்லை, ஏனெனில் இது ஒரு கர்ப்பிணி தாய்க்கு மன மற்றும் உடல் அழுத்தத்தை ஏற்படுத்தும், இது குழந்தையை மேலும் பாதிக்கிறது. சில ஆய்வுகளின்படி, இது சில சந்தர்ப்பங்களில் முதிர்ச்சிக்கு முந்தைய பிறப்பை ஏற்படுத்தும். Hire NoBroker’s Experienced Painters to Paint the Walls of Your Home at Reasonable Prices! Read more: Which date is good for griha pravesh Can we do griha pravesh on prathama tithi How to do griha pravesh pooja for rented house Now you know the answer to your query on “can we shift household items before Griha Puja as well as “how to do Grih Pravesh pooja without priest”.  

We had been living in a rented apartment for almost a decade and early this year we bought a house and got ready to shift in there. However, when we started booking packers and movers services to shift our goods, my mother asked us to cancel it. She strictly said that before doing the Griha Pravesh we should not be shifting anything in our new house. I asked her can we shift furniture before Griha Pravesh since we had a lot of wooden furniture and that would take time but of course, wasn't allowed. She explained to me why Griha Pravesh was important so let me share it with you all as well. Renovate your house as per the Vastu norms anytime by availing NoBroker’s Home Renovation Service Shift your goods easily from one place to another by availing NoBroker’s Packers and Movers service   Why is Griha Pravesh puja done? Griha Pravesh is a typical Hindu ceremony that is performed to eradicate all the negative energies from the house. It is believed that Griha Pravesh purifies the environment hence performing it is considered auspicious.   

What are some Griha Pravesh rules?

Usually, pandit ji states all the do’s and don’ts so it's better to ask them about it. Still, I would like to state some basic norms that need to be followed We did the Vastu puja first and then the Griha Pravesh but you can do Griha Pravesh first and then the Vastu puja as well. Before performing the Griha Pravesh, you must

• Choose an auspicious date to perform this puja
• Clean the house completely
• Light up the house as much as possible
• Bring flowers to welcome happiness and blessings in your house
• Prepare the havan
• Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Griha Pravesh so bring its idol and say your prayers

Also note that after Girha Pravesh puja is done, you must light a lamp all day long that day. Also do not leave your house empty for the next three days and start filling your house with your goods and items. So you shouldn’t be moving furniture before Griha Pravesh but after it's done, start moving it.  I would suggest you consult with some astrologer or pandit ji to know the auspicious date to perform this puja and also all its norms.   I hope I have answered whether can we shift furniture before Griha Pravesh or not well.   Read More: How to do Griha Pravesh pooja without a priest? How to do Griha Pravesh puja for rented house?

I was planning to shift to my new house, and was wondering can we shift things before house warming. My Guruji said that it is not recommended to shift things before doing a Vastu or Griha Pravesh puja.

Can We Move Items Before Griha Pravesh?

As I already mentioned previously, my Guruji asked me not to shift goods before the Griha Pravesh Puja. However, he said that the 2 things that I can shift to my new house is a cooking gas or a stove, and a mandir that will be used for the Griha Pravesh puja. I was planning to handover my rented apartment around 4-5 days before the Griha Pravesh of my new house. So I asked him,

Can We Stay in House Before Griha Pravesh?

He informed me that it is not advisable to stay in the new house before the Griha Pravesh puja. One can only stay for at least 3 days after conducting the Vastu/Griha Pravesh puja.  Accordingly, I changed my plans and decided to delay the handover of my rented apartment. Ensure Safe Movement of Household Items by NoBroker Packers and Movers Quality Service Expert Read More: What is the Upcoming Date for Griha Pravesh Puja?