What is Griha Shuddhi Pooja?
Punyahavachanam — the chanting of Varuna mantras over a kalasha of water — sanctifies the water, which is then sprinkled through the house. It restores the sanctity of the home and the puja room so that regular worship can resume.
After a death, the family does not perform puja during the mourning period; Griha Shuddhi marks its end. It is also the first step before setting up a puja room or restarting worship in a home that has been shut for a long time.
The story of Griha Shuddhi Pooja
About this puja
Griha shuddhi purifies a home after a death in the family, a long time locked up, renovation, or a stretch of illness or unrest. Mantra-charged water (punyaha jala) is sprinkled in every room and a short Ganapati or Navagraha homa brings the house back to calm.
Why families book it
- The house cleansed of heaviness
- Peace after a difficult time
- The home ready again for good occasions
Good times to do it
- After the mourning period ends
- After renovation, or on returning to a house left empty
- Before a function at home
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- Punyahavachana
- Punyaha jala sprinkled in every room
- A short homa
- Aarati and prasada
Benefits and best time for Griha Shuddhi Pooja
Benefits
- Purifies the house and the puja room
- Marks the end of the mourning period so worship can resume
- Brings peace to a home after renovation or a difficult time
- A simple, affordable alternative to a full griha pravesham for rented homes
When to perform
- After the mourning period following a death in the family
- After renovation or repairs
- Before moving into a rented or resale home
- Any auspicious day fixed from the panchang
Griha Shuddhi Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- 2Kalasha sthapana and Varuna puja
- 3Punyahavachanam with Vedic mantras
- 4Sprinkling of the sanctified water in every room
- 5Vastu and Navagraha prayers (short form)
- 6Lighting the lamp in the puja room and aarti
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
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Book Griha Shuddhi Pooja in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- Mysuru
- Mangaluru
- Hubballi
- Belagavi
- Udupi
- Tumakuru
- Doddaballapur
- Ramanagara
- Chikkaballapur
- Kolar
- Mandya
- Hassan
- Chikkamagaluru
- Shivamogga
- Davanagere
- Chitradurga
- Ballari
- Hosapete
- Koppal
- Raichur
- Kalaburagi
- Bidar
- Yadgir
- Vijayapura
- Bagalkot
- Gadag
- Haveri
- Karwar
- Madikeri
- Chamarajanagar
- Puttur
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Goa
Himachal Pradesh
Puducherry
Why book Griha Shuddhi Pooja with Stuti Mandir
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Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
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How to book Griha Shuddhi Pooja
- 1
Choose Griha Shuddhi Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Griha Shuddhi Pooja cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Griha Shuddhi Pooja starts from ₹4,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Griha Shuddhi Pooja take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
When is Griha Shuddhi done after a death?
At the end of the mourning period (usually after the 11th–13th day rites, as per the family’s custom). The pandit confirms the day.
Is Griha Shuddhi the same as Griha Pravesham?
No. Griha Pravesham is the full house-warming of a new home with homam; Griha Shuddhi is a shorter purification, often enough for a rented or renovated home.
How long does it take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the house.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Griha Shuddhi Pooja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Griha Shuddhi Pooja?
Griha Shuddhi Pooja can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.