Griha Pravesh Puja cost, samagri list and how to book a pandit (2026)
What a Griha Pravesh Puja costs on ProperPandit, what the listing includes, a samagri checklist, the November and December 2026 dates Drik Panchang lists for New Delhi, and how booking on WhatsApp works.
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Checked by an AI-assisted fact-check on 24 October 2026. Human review by Abhishek Kumar: pending. Fact-checked against the cited sources. Not yet reviewed by a pandit.
How much does a Griha Pravesh Puja (the Hindu housewarming puja) cost, and how do you book a pandit for it? On ProperPandit, the Griha Pravesh Puja is listed at ₹5,100 for the standard puja (about US$54 or AED 197) and ₹11,000 for the premium puja (about US$116 or AED 425). Bookings are arranged on WhatsApp. This page covers what the listing includes, a samagri checklist, the dates Drik Panchang lists for late 2026, and the questions worth asking before you book.
If you want the meaning and the full order of the ceremony, read our Griha Pravesh puja guide. This page is about cost, materials and booking.
Griha Pravesh Puja cost on ProperPandit
These are the prices on our Griha Pravesh listing, copied from the puja catalogue:
| Option | Listed price | Approx. USD | Approx. AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Puja | ₹5,100 | US$54 | AED 197 |
| Premium Puja | ₹11,000 | US$116 | AED 425 |
The USD and AED figures are approximate, converted at the rates the site shows (19 October 2026). The INR price is the listed one.
Be clear on what these prices are:
- They are listed for information. Nothing is payable on the website. The details are agreed with you on WhatsApp.
- The pujas are done online. Our listings say every puja is done online and a pandit does not come to your home. The pandit performs the puja for you live over a video call. If you need a priest physically at your new home, your local temple is the usual route; our guide to booking a Hindu priest abroad explains how temple bookings work.
- Online live puja is coming soon. Today, everything is arranged through a WhatsApp conversation.
What the listing includes
The catalogue entry for Griha Pravesh lists:
- Vastu Puja
- Ganesh Puja
- Navagraha Puja
- Havan
- Milk boiling ceremony
- Prasad
It gives the duration as 3 to 4 hours and says samagri is included. For an online puja, ask on WhatsApp which items the pandit uses at his end and which you should have at home, so nothing is missing on the day.
Griha Pravesh samagri list
This is a usual list drawn from temple samagri sheets and our own guide. Your pandit may add or drop items, and lists differ by region.
For the kalash and altar
- A copper, brass or steel kalash (pot) with water
- Mango leaves, if available
- A coconut and a cloth to wrap it
- A picture or small murti of Ganesha
- A cloth for the kalash and the altar
- Flowers and garlands
For worship
- Haldi, kumkum, chandan and rice
- Incense, an oil or ghee lamp with wicks, camphor and a bell
- Betel leaves and supari
- Fruit (temple lists often ask for five kinds) and prasad
- Coins for dakshina
For the havan, if your family does one
- A havan kund (fire pit)
- Ghee, herbs and grains, and samidha (small sticks of sacred wood)
For the kitchen
- Milk and a pot to boil it in (some families use a new one)
- A working stove
Two practical notes for homes abroad. A havan indoors can set off smoke alarms, and some buildings don't allow open flame at all; check your lease or building rules first. Our post on Griha Pravesh abroad, havan fire and building rules goes into this. And some items, such as ghee or coconut, can be awkward to carry through customs, so buy them locally where you can.
Customs vary by family and region; your family pandit's guidance comes first.
Griha Pravesh dates in late 2026
Drik Panchang's Griha Pravesh page for New Delhi lists 6 days in November and 8 in December 2026:
| Month | Dates Drik lists (New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 11, 14, 20, 21, 25, 26 |
| December 2026 | 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 30 |
These are New Delhi dates with New Delhi muhurat windows. Outside India, the windows shift and some dates may change, so ask your pandit to confirm for your city.
Our Muhurat Finder lists Griha Pravesh as an occasion, but it is not offered yet; at the moment it searches marriage dates only. For background on how housewarming dates are chosen, see Griha Pravesh muhurat 2026–27 explained.
How booking works
- Pick the puja. Open the Griha Pravesh listing or, if you're not sure, try Find my puja.
- Message us on WhatsApp. Tell us the puja, your city, your time zone and the date you have in mind.
- Agree the details there. Timing, what you need at home, and the price are confirmed in the chat.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price the standard or premium option, and what is the difference for my puja?
- Which samagri will the pandit use, and what should I have ready at home?
- What time will the puja start in my time zone?
- Will there be a havan, and is a smaller version possible if my building doesn't allow fire?
- Which language will the pandit use?
Questions people ask
What is the Griha Pravesh Puja cost on ProperPandit? The listed price is ₹5,100 for the standard puja (about US$54 or AED 197) and ₹11,000 for the premium puja (about US$116 or AED 425). Details are agreed on WhatsApp.
Does the pandit come to my new home? No. Our listings say every puja is done online and a pandit does not come to your home. The pandit performs the puja for you live over a video call.
What samagri do I need for Griha Pravesh? At minimum, a kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut, a Ganesha picture, flowers, a lamp, incense, haldi, kumkum, rice, fruit and sweets, plus milk to boil. The full checklist is above.
How do I book a pandit for Griha Pravesh? Message us on WhatsApp through the booking page with the puja, your city, time zone and preferred date.
Can I find a Griha Pravesh muhurat on ProperPandit? Not yet. The Muhurat Finder lists Griha Pravesh but currently searches marriage dates only.
About this article: it is for general information only, researched from the public sources listed above. It may contain errors or leave out local customs, and it is not religious, medical, legal or financial advice. Practices vary by family, region and tradition, so please follow your family pandit's guidance. Spotted a mistake? Tell us on WhatsApp and we'll correct it.