October has four auspicious dates for griha pravesh and five for buying a vehicle, but none for weddings
Muhurats for housewarming ceremonies fall on October 16, 21, 26 and 30, while vehicle purchases are considered auspicious on five days.
Many people consult auspicious days and muhurats before buying a new vehicle or moving into a new home. October has some auspicious muhurats for vehicle purchases and for griha pravesh, the housewarming ceremony. There is, however, no muhurat for weddings in October.
According to Hindu belief, performing the griha pravesh ceremony before moving into a new house brings happiness and prosperity to the home and keeps life peaceful. It is also believed to bring the special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
According to the scriptures, entering a home during the transition period between the months of Ashwin and Kartik is considered auspicious. October is therefore highly auspicious for griha pravesh. The month has four auspicious muhurats for griha pravesh and five for buying a vehicle.
The griha pravesh dates are October 16, 21, 26 and 30. Of these, griha pravesh on October 21, 26 and 30 is said to be especially auspicious and beneficial.
The griha pravesh muhurat timings are as follows. On Friday, October 16, from 11:43 am to 12:29 pm. On Wednesday, October 21, from 8:24 am to 11:23 am.
On Monday, October 26, from 8:34 am to 11:55 am. On Friday, October 30, from 8:14 am to 11:33 am.
The auspicious days for buying a vehicle this month are Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, Sunday, October 25, Wednesday, October 28 and Friday, October 30.
Some points are to be kept in mind during griha pravesh. Before entering the house, one should make sure it is fully ready, that is, ready to live in and settle into. It is believed that entering an unfinished house purifies only half the structure. According to Vastu Shastra, this is considered a cause of problems.
The griha pravesh puja should always be performed at an auspicious muhurat. This is believed to multiply the effect of the puja many times over.
On the night of the griha pravesh puja, family members should sleep in the house. This is said to help establish a spiritual connection with the home.
Information on subjects such as religion, astrology, Vastu and Feng Shui is meant only for readers' information. Expert advice should be taken before trying any such practice. Readers should keep this in mind when deciding on the basis of the dates and timings given above.
