Graha Pravesham

Graha Pravesh is a Hindu ceremony performed on the occasion of an individual’s first time entering their new home. The “Puja” or act of worship, is performed in various stages during the construction and entry of the home. Once the home is ready, the individual has to find an auspicious time to conduct the puja, in consultation with an astrologer or Hindu priest.

Required Materials for the Pooja

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric powder1/4 Lb
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandalwood Paste / Powder1 Packet
Incesense sticks1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Beetle Leaves and NutsApproximately 30
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Fruits12 Bananas and 5 varieties of fruits
Coconuts5
Rice10 Lbs.
Kalasa vastram1 Towel or 1 Blouse Piece
Coins (Quarters )20
Brown Sugar1 Packet
Rice poha ( Beaten rice )1 Packet
Ghee1 Lb
PumpkinsWhite ( Winter melon ) 1 and Yellow 1
Lemon4 nos
Dates ( Kharjur )1 Packet
New Vessel for cooking1
Milk1 Gal.
Sugar1 Packet
NaivedyamDevotees choice
Sugar candy ( Kalakanda )1 Packet
Honey1 Bottle
Dry Coconut (Kopra)4

Navadhanya ( 9 Grains ) 1/4 lb of each explained in each of the following languages

EnglishKannadaTeluguTamil
WheatSuji GodiGodumuluGoduma
RiceAkkiBeeyamuArisi
Thoor DalThogari BeleKandi PappuThuvaram Paruppu
Moong DalHesaru BelePeraru PappuPasi Paruppu
Chana DalKaddaleSenagaluKondai Kadala
RajmaAura BeleChikudu PappuMochha Kottai
SesameYeiluNuvulluYellu
Urud DalUddin BeleNalla MinumuluPappu Ulutham
Horse GramHurliUllavaluKollu

Navagraha Vastrams (each 75cm) : Red 2 Nos, White 2 Nos, Green 1 No, Yellow 1 No, Blue 1 No, Black 1 No and Printed 1 No.

Other Puja Materials from Home:

  • Swami Photos ( Inti Divam )
  • Deepam ( Lamp ) ,Oil , Match box , Cotton Wicks
  • Kalasam,Panchapatra and Uddhrini,Small trays 2 nos.,
  • Big trays 2 nos.,small cups 5 nos.,
  • Asirvada new dresses,Blankets 2 Nos.,
  • Paper napkins and Paper Plates sufficient.
  • Aluminium Foil and approximately 6 Aluminium trays
  • One Knife to cut lemons etc.