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Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2026

Shubh Griha Pravesh dates 2026 — month-by-month calendar with exact Tithi, Nakshatra, and Uttarayan filters. March, April, May, and November have the best windows. Free Panchang-based guide.

Next Best Griha Pravesh Dates in 2026

Quick shortlist for New Delhi. Open a month page for the full Panchang table, then confirm the exact hourly window for your city.

  1. 1Jan 1 (Thu) Shukla Trayodashi, Rohini Nakshatra
  2. 2Jan 21 (Wed) Shukla Tritiya, Dhanishta Nakshatra
  3. 3Jan 25 (Sun) Shukla Saptami, Revati Nakshatra
  4. 4Jan 29 (Thu) Shukla Ekadashi, Rohini Nakshatra
  5. 5Feb 20 (Fri) Shukla Tritiya, Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

Why City-Specific Griha Pravesh Timing Matters

Default city
New Delhi, India
Coordinates
28.61 N, 77.21 E
Method
Lahiri + SwissEph

Pick the griha pravesh window for the city where the ritual will actually happen — sunrise, sunset and the lagna boundary all shift across India, and a generic nationwide list will not align with the home or temple Panchang at the venue.

Use this page for the shortlist, then cross-check live Panchang, Rahu Kaal and your personal chart before fixing the final time.

Related search: griha pravesh muhurat 2026, griha pravesh shubh dates, griha pravesh muhurat by city, griha pravesh panchang.

Griha Pravesh Checks Before Finalizing the Date

Confirm whether the ceremony is Apoorva, Sapoorva or Dwandwa Griha Pravesh, then match the shortlisted date with the homeowner's 4th house, city Panchang and Rahu Kaal.

Griha Pravesh Muhurat — Browse by Month

Shubh Dates 2026 — Month by Month

Calculated for New Delhi based on Nakshatra & Tithi (SwissEph/Lahiri ayanamsa). marks Shukla Paksha dates with fully auspicious Tithi. Use the Muhurat Calculator for exact hourly timings by city.

January 202612 dates · 4 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Jan 1ThuRohiniTrayodashi(Shukla)
Jan 2FriMrigashiraChaturdashi(Shukla)
Jan 9FriUttara PhalguniShashthi(Krishna)
Jan 10SatHastaSaptami(Krishna)
Jan 11SunChitraAshtami(Krishna)
Jan 12MonSwatiNavami(Krishna)
Jan 14WedAnuradhaEkadashi(Krishna)
Jan 21WedDhanishtaTritiya(Shukla)
Jan 22ThuShatabhishaChaturthi(Shukla)
Jan 24SatUttara BhadrapadaShashthi(Shukla)
Jan 25SunRevatiSaptami(Shukla)
Jan 29ThuRohiniEkadashi(Shukla)
February 202610 dates · 2 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Feb 5ThuUttara PhalguniChaturthi(Krishna)
Feb 6FriHastaPanchami(Krishna)
Feb 7SatChitraShashthi(Krishna)
Feb 8SunSwatiSaptami(Krishna)
Feb 11WedAnuradhaNavami(Krishna)
Feb 18WedShatabhishaPratipada(Shukla)
Feb 20FriUttara BhadrapadaTritiya(Shukla)
Feb 21SatRevatiChaturthi(Shukla)
Feb 25WedRohiniNavami(Shukla)
Feb 26ThuMrigashiraDashami(Shukla)
March 202611 dates · 2 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Mar 5ThuUttara PhalguniDwitiya(Krishna)
Mar 6FriHastaTritiya(Krishna)
Mar 7SatChitraChaturthi(Krishna)
Mar 8SunSwatiPanchami(Krishna)
Mar 10TueAnuradhaSaptami(Krishna)
Mar 16MonDhanishtaDwadashi(Krishna)
Mar 17TueDhanishtaTrayodashi(Krishna)
Mar 18WedShatabhishaChaturdashi(Krishna)
Mar 20FriRevatiDwitiya(Shukla)
Mar 24TueRohiniShashthi(Shukla)
Mar 25WedMrigashiraSaptami(Shukla)
April 202613 dates · 5 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Apr 1WedUttara PhalguniChaturdashi(Shukla)
Apr 2ThuHastaPurnima(Shukla)
Apr 3FriChitraPratipada(Krishna)
Apr 4SatSwatiDwitiya(Krishna)
Apr 6MonAnuradhaChaturthi(Krishna)
Apr 13MonDhanishtaEkadashi(Krishna)
Apr 14TueShatabhishaDwadashi(Krishna)
Apr 16ThuUttara BhadrapadaChaturdashi(Krishna)
Apr 20MonRohiniTritiya(Shukla)
Apr 21TueMrigashiraPanchami(Shukla)
Apr 28TueUttara PhalguniDwadashi(Shukla)
Apr 29WedHastaTrayodashi(Shukla)
Apr 30ThuChitraChaturdashi(Shukla)
May 202614 dates · 9 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
May 1FriSwatiPurnima(Shukla)
May 4MonAnuradhaTritiya(Krishna)
May 10SunDhanishtaAshtami(Krishna)
May 11MonShatabhishaNavami(Krishna)
May 13WedUttara BhadrapadaEkadashi(Krishna)
May 14ThuRevatiDwadashi(Krishna)
May 18MonRohiniDwitiya(Shukla)
May 19TueMrigashiraTritiya(Shukla)
May 25MonUttara PhalguniDashami(Shukla)
May 26TueHastaEkadashi(Shukla)
May 27WedChitraEkadashi(Shukla)
May 28ThuChitraDwadashi(Shukla)
May 29FriSwatiTrayodashi(Shukla)
May 31SunAnuradhaPurnima(Shukla)
June 202610 dates · 3 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Jun 7SunDhanishtaSaptami(Krishna)
Jun 8MonShatabhishaAshtami(Krishna)
Jun 10WedUttara BhadrapadaDashami(Krishna)
Jun 11ThuRevatiEkadashi(Krishna)
Jun 14SunRohiniChaturdashi(Krishna)
Jun 22MonUttara PhalguniAshtami(Shukla)
Jun 23TueHastaNavami(Shukla)
Jun 24WedChitraDashami(Shukla)
Jun 25ThuSwatiEkadashi(Shukla)
Jun 27SatAnuradhaTrayodashi(Shukla)
July 20264 dates · 0 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Jul 4SatDhanishtaChaturthi(Krishna)
Jul 5SunShatabhishaPanchami(Krishna)
Jul 7TueUttara BhadrapadaSaptami(Krishna)
Jul 8WedRevatiAshtami(Krishna)
November 20263 dates · 1 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Nov 21SatUttara BhadrapadaEkadashi(Shukla)
Nov 25WedRohiniPratipada(Krishna)
Nov 26ThuMrigashiraDwitiya(Krishna)
December 202611 dates · 2 fully shubh
DateDayNakshatraTithi
Dec 3ThuUttara PhalguniDashami(Krishna)
Dec 4FriHastaEkadashi(Krishna)
Dec 5SatChitraDwadashi(Krishna)
Dec 6SunSwatiTrayodashi(Krishna)
Dec 15TueDhanishtaShashthi(Shukla)
Dec 16WedShatabhishaSaptami(Shukla)
Dec 18FriUttara BhadrapadaNavami(Shukla)
Dec 19SatRevatiDashami(Shukla)
Dec 23WedRohiniChaturdashi(Shukla)
Dec 30WedUttara PhalguniSaptami(Krishna)
Dec 31ThuHastaAshtami(Krishna)

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Auspicious Months in 2026

  • January (Magha) — Favorable, especially during Shukla Paksha
  • February (Phalguna) — Good period before spring festivals
  • March (Chaitra) — Hindu New Year month, highly auspicious for new beginnings
  • April (Vaishakha) — Akshaya Tritiya makes this month special
  • May (Jyeshtha) — Several favorable dates available
  • June (Ashadha) — Early June before monsoon onset
  • November (Kartik) — Post Diwali, auspicious for new beginnings
  • December (Margashirsha) — Considered Lord Krishna's favorite month

What Makes a Good Griha Pravesh Muhurat?

  • Griha Pravesh should ideally be during Uttarayan (Sun's northward journey, roughly Jan–June)
  • Favorable Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
  • Avoid Bhadra, Panchak, and months when the homeowner's Rashi lord is weak
  • Three types: Apoorva (first time in new construction), Sapoorva (re-entering after renovation), Dwandwa (re-entering after a long absence)
  • The 4th house in the homeowner's horoscope should be strong on the chosen date
  • Avoid Amavasya (new moon), solar/lunar eclipses, and Sankranti dates

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About Griha Pravesh (गृह प्रवेश मुहूर्त)

Griha Pravesh (गृह प्रवेश मुहूर्त) is the Vedic housewarming ceremony performed when entering a new home for the first time. The term literally means "entering the house" and is considered one of the important Shodasha Samskaras (sixteen sacraments) in Hindu tradition. The ceremony typically involves a Ganesh Puja, Vastu Puja, Havan (fire ritual), and the boiling of milk as the first act in the new kitchen — symbolizing abundance and nourishment.

The selection of a Griha Pravesh muhurat is a detailed process that considers multiple astrological factors. The most important consideration is the Uttarayan period — the six months when the Sun travels northward (roughly Makar Sankranti in January to Kark Sankranti in July). This period is universally preferred for Griha Pravesh as it represents growth, light, and upward movement. Dakshinayana (the Sun's southward journey) is generally avoided, though some Panchang authorities allow exceptions during specific auspicious windows.

There are three types of Griha Pravesh, each with slightly different muhurat requirements. Apoorva Griha Pravesh is for entering a newly constructed house for the very first time. Sapoorva Griha Pravesh applies when re-entering a house after renovation or reconstruction. Dwandwa Griha Pravesh is performed when returning to a house after a prolonged absence due to travel, calamity, or other reasons. The Apoorva type requires the most stringent muhurat conditions, while the others allow slightly more flexibility.

The Panchang elements for Griha Pravesh muhurat follow specific guidelines. Favorable Tithis include Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha. Among Nakshatras, Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, and Anuradha are considered excellent. Fixed (Sthira) Nakshatras like Rohini and Uttara Phalguni are especially preferred as they signify stability. The Yoga should be auspicious, and Vishti (Bhadra) Karana must be avoided.

From the homeowner’s horoscope perspective, the 4th house (house of property and comfort) and its lord should be well-placed and unafflicted on the chosen date. Jupiter’s transit is also significant — ideally, Jupiter should be transiting a Kendra or Trikona from the natal Moon. The Lagna at the time of entering the house should be a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius) for stability, with benefic planets in Kendras. Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal must be avoided during the actual entry time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Griha Pravesh be done during Dakshinayana (July–January)?

Traditionally, Dakshinayana is avoided for Griha Pravesh as it represents the Sun's southward journey, associated with darkness and contraction. However, some Panchang systems allow Griha Pravesh during specific windows in Dakshinayana when other factors are very favorable. The months of Kartik and Margashirsha (November–December) are sometimes considered acceptable. Consult your pandit for guidance.

What rituals are performed during Griha Pravesh?

The ceremony typically includes: Ganesh Puja (removing obstacles), Vastu Puja (honoring the Vastu Purusha), Navagraha Puja (planetary propitiation), Havan (sacred fire ritual), tying of a mango leaf toran at the entrance, breaking a coconut at the threshold, and boiling milk in the new kitchen until it overflows (symbolizing abundance). The homeowner enters with the right foot first.

Is Griha Pravesh necessary for rented houses?

While Griha Pravesh is traditionally associated with newly built or purchased homes (Apoorva type), many families perform a simplified version called Dwandwa Griha Pravesh when moving into any new residence, including rentals. This ensures positive energy in the new living space. The muhurat requirements are less stringent for this type compared to Apoorva Griha Pravesh.

What if we missed the muhurat and already moved in?

If you have already moved in without a formal Griha Pravesh ceremony, you can perform a Shanti Puja or a simplified Griha Pravesh at a later auspicious date. This is called Sapoorva or Dwandwa Griha Pravesh depending on the circumstances. While the ideal is to perform the ceremony before first entry, Vedic tradition provides remedial options for such situations.

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