गृह प्रवेश मुहूर्त - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Griha Pravesh Muhurat in Kumbakonam - 2026
For griha pravesh in Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu), timings are adjusted for local coordinates (10.96N, 79.38E). Rahu Kalam, sunrise, sunset, and Lagna calculations differ from standard Delhi-based muhurat lists because Kumbakonam is at a different longitude. Always use city-specific timings for accurate muhurat.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: Panchang, Muhurat Shastra
About Griha Pravesh Muhurat
Auspicious dates for entering a new home. Griha Pravesh (housewarming) muhurat considers the direction the house faces, the owner's birth chart, and Vastu principles alongside Panchang analysis.
Selection Rules
- 1.Best months: Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Magha, Phalgun (avoid rainy season and Pitru Paksha)
- 2.Best tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Trayodashi
- 3.Best nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
- 4.The 4th house lord in the owner's chart should not be afflicted on the chosen date
- 5.Avoid entry during Rahu Kalam of the city
- 6.Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are preferred days
Why Kumbakonam-specific timings matter
Standard muhurat lists are calculated for Delhi or Ujjain. Kumbakonam is at 10.96N latitude and 79.38E longitude, which shifts sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Lagna timings. A muhurat that starts at 7:15 AM in Delhi may start at earlier in Kumbakonam. Using generic timings can mean performing the ceremony during an inauspicious window in your actual city.
FAQ
Q.Can Griha Pravesh be done on Saturday?
Saturday is ruled by Saturn and is generally avoided for Griha Pravesh. However, if the owner's chart shows a strong and benefic Saturn, and other Panchang factors are favorable, some astrologers permit Saturday entry. Thursday and Friday are the most preferred days.
Q.Is Griha Pravesh needed for rented homes?
Traditionally, Griha Pravesh is for newly constructed or newly purchased homes. For rented homes, a simpler "Udak Shanti" (water purification) ceremony on an auspicious day is sufficient. The full Griha Pravesh Puja is optional for rentals.