Griha Pravesh Hawan

Purpose of the Hawan Purification Blessings Harmony Vastu Shanti Atonement Key aspects of the ceremony Participants Deities Pooja elements Sacred materials

A Griha Pravesh Hawan is a sacred fire ceremony performed during a housewarming to purify the new home, remove negative energies, and invite blessings for peace, prosperity, and happiness. This ritual, a central part of the Griha Pravesh Puja, involves offering herbs, ghee, and other items into a holy fire while a priest chants mantras. It is also performed to atone for sins committed during construction and to align the home with Vastu principles. Purpose of the Hawan Purification: It purifies the new living space and removes any lingering negative energies or past influences. Blessings: The ceremony invokes divine blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the residents. Harmony: It is believed to invite harmony, peace, and positivity into the home from the very beginning. Vastu Shanti: It serves as a Vastu Shanti ritual, which is performed to correct any Vastu defects in the house. Atonement: It is performed to atone for sins associated with the construction process, such as digging the earth, cutting trees, and breaking stones. Key aspects of the ceremony Participants: All family members typically sit around the Havan Kund and participate in the ritual with the priest. Deities: Prayers are often offered to Lord Ganesha (the remover of obstacles), Goddess Lakshmi (for wealth), and Lord Vishnu for harmony. Pooja elements: A Griha Pravesh Puja may also include other rituals, such as a Ganpati Puja or Satyanarayan Puja, which can be performed after the havan. Sacred materials: The fire is fed with sacred herbs, ghee, and other special items to produce a purifying and divine aura.