A new house symbolizes a new beginning in life. It is a sacred place where family dreams come true and where peace and happiness reside. However, according to Vastu Shastra, it is extremely important to perform some special rituals before moving to a new house. These remedies remove negative energy, provide protection from the “evil eye”, and fill the home with positivity. If these rituals are ignored, the chances of discord, financial loss, health issues, or Vaastu defects occurring in the home increases. Whether the house is your own or rented, these measures must be adopted before entering a new house. Doing this brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi to the house and ensures happiness of the family. Let us know about these major rituals in detail.
Auspicious time and importance of *griha pravesh* puja
Before entering a new house, it is very essential to select an auspicious time. Days like Monday, Thursday, or Friday—especially during *Abhijeet*, *Labh*, or *Amrit Choghadiya*—are considered most auspicious for entering a new home. Consult an experienced Pandit to determine the exact date based on favorable *Lagna* (Lagna) and *Nakshatra* (Moon Nakshatra). During the *Griha Pravesh* (entry into a new house) ceremony, perform prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu and *Vastu Purusha*. Along with this, it is also extremely important to perform *Navagraha Shanti* (pacification of nine planets) rituals and *Hawan* (sacred fire ritual). These rituals are helpful in removing *Vastu Doshas* (Vastu related deficiencies) and *Pitra Doshas* (defects related to ancestors). Entering the house without following the auspicious time can increase the negative impact of shadow planets like Rahu and Ketu. After the puja is over, enter the house keeping your right foot first, and during this hold a *Kalash* (a vessel filled with holy water) in your hands.
Purification of the house: mopping with salt water and sprinkling holy water
Before entering a new house, ensure that the entire house is thoroughly cleaned. Mop the entire floor of the house with water mixed with sea salt; By doing this, the residual negative energy present in the house is absorbed and the house is purified. Pay special attention to cleaning the corners of every room. After this, sprinkle holy Ganges water or cow urine all over the house. Sprinkle these liquids in small quantities near the main entrance, puja room and kitchen. This remedy keeps away the evil eye and drives away negative forces, thereby starting the flow of positive energy throughout the house and ensuring the safety of the family.
Simple ways to protect yourself from the evil eye
Hang a garland of one lemon and seven green chillies at your main door. Change this garland every Saturday; It acts as a shield, preventing the evil eye from entering your home. Also, draw or stick auspicious symbols like Swastika or ‘Om’ on the door. Plant a Tulsi plant in the north-east direction of the house; It acts as a shield against negative energies. Before entering the house, light an earthen lamp filled with ghee and chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’ or Gayatri Mantra. On the first night, light a lamp and stay awake, and pray or sing devotional songs (bhajans). It invokes divine energy into the home and neutralizes the effects of the ‘evil eye’.
Other auspicious remedies:
On the day of Griha Pravesh (ceremony of entering the house), feed roti to a black dog and jaggery and gram to a cow. It helps in pacifying the effects of planets Rahu and Ketu. While entering the house, first place the puja materials and a Kalash (sacred vessel) inside the house. In your first kitchen, prepare Kheer (sweet rice pudding) as the first food and offer it as Bhog. Performing these rituals ensures the presence of Goddess Lakshmi in the house and maintains peace and harmony within the family. Doing these measures before moving to a new house provides protection from the evil eye and fills the house with positive energy. By following Vaastu principles, you welcome prosperity and happiness into your life.