Vāstu Homam / Vāstu Śānti

Housewarming

Purpose: done at gṛhapraveśa (housewarming) or after building or buying a home, to honour Vāstu Puruṣa, the spirit of the site, and the deities of the directions, and pray for peace and well-being in the new home. It is usually combined with Gaṇapati and Navagraha worship.

When: on an auspicious muhūrta before moving in. The Ṛgveda's hymn to Vāstoṣpati, the lord of the dwelling, begins “vāstoṣpate prati jānīhy asmān” — “O lord of the house, recognise us.” Performed by a priest; boiling milk until it overflows is a popular accompanying custom.

Gṛhapraveśa · Ṛgveda 7.54

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