About Griha Shuddhi Pooja
What is Griha Shuddhi Pooja?
Griha Shuddhi is a purification pooja for the home after a death in the family, a long absence, renovation or a period of illness or unrest, with Punyahavachanam and a short homam.
Water sanctified with mantras (punyaha jalam) is sprinkled in every room, and a short Ganapati or Navagraha homam is done to restore a peaceful atmosphere in the house.
Benefits
- Purifies the home and removes negativity
- Restores peace after a difficult period
- Prepares the home for auspicious events
When to perform
- After the period of mourning ends
- After renovation or returning to a house left empty
- Before an auspicious event at home
How Griha Shuddhi Pooja is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Punyahavachanam
- Sprinkling of punyaha jalam in every room
- Short homam
- Harathi and prasadam
Griha Shuddhi Pooja samagri list
- Kalasham with mango leaves — 1
- Homam samagri
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Cow’s milk, curd and ghee (small)
- Fruits and flowers
- Camphor and incense
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Clean the house fully before the pooja
❌ Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Griha Shuddhi Pooja cost?
Griha Shuddhi Pooja with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹4,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1.5 to 2 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
When is Griha Shuddhi done after a death?
After the 11th to 13th day rites are complete, or as your family custom says.