Gruha Pravesam : An Auspicious & Sacred Tradition Based On Regional Customs
Gruha Pravesam : By Tenants refers to the housewarming ceremony performed by tenants when entering a newly rented home. Here is a breakdown of the materials and rituals typically involved:
Materials required:
- Sitaram Pata (Photograph of Lord Rama)
- Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) and Vinayakadu Pata (Idols or pictures of deities)
- Turmeric and saffron
- Akshinta (sacred water)
- Camphor
- Vattu (holy ash)
- Cotton oil
- Kundi (earthen mound)
- A bell
- Harati offering
- Betel leaves
- Vakka packets (betel nut packets)
- Garlands
- Flowers
- Lemons
- Knife
- Bowl
- Plate
- Coconuts (2)
- Stove
- Masigudda (cloth for holding vessels)
- Old cloth
- Rice
- Jaggery
- Cashews
- Ghee
- Cardamom
- Salt
- Curd
- Tur dal
- Kavvamu (colored rice)
- Fresh water
- Pillows
- Blanket
- Clothes
- Mats
Procedure:
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- The husband holds Rama’s picture, and the wife holds paper plates, glasses, fresh water, turmeric, saffron, almonds, curd, kavamu, and salt on a plate.
- As indicated by the priest, grate the coconuts, cut the lemons into halves, and place them on the two sides of the entrance. Sprinkle turmeric, saffron, and kumkum on top, and apply saffron dots on the lemon halves.
- Decorate a bowl with turmeric and saffron, and serve milk in it.
- Boil the milk until it overflows, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
- Clean the East-North East direction of the house and decorate it with a picture of a deity.
- Offer Pongali (sweet rice dish) as prasadam.
- Apply yellow turmeric paste on the feet of the invited guests as a sign of respect and welcome.
- Write the names of the guests and put a drop of saffron on their foreheads. Offer fruit and tambula (betel leaves and nuts) to the guests.
- Keep curd, salt, and coffee in the house as basic provisions.
- Arrange meals for the guests according to the accommodation, taking into consideration their preferences and requirements.
Gruha Pravesam & Customs
These rituals may vary based on regional customs and personal preferences, but they generally follow the auspicious traditions of Gruha Pravesham for renters.
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