Griha Pravesh  is  a  ritual  followed  by  all Hindus.  On  this   day  the  owners  and family  members  enter  the  new  house  at an  auspicious  time.

Those  who  follow  different  faiths  can conduct  the  ceremony  differently  to  invoke the  blessings  of  the  Almighty,  elders  or well-wishers.  In  the  Indian  tradition,  the  sacred  rites  are  performed  to  bestow good  health,  wealth,  peace  and  prosperity to  the  house  owner.  The  function  begins with  a  pooja  (a rite of worship ) for  Lord Ganesha , the  main  deity,  and  the breaking  of  a  coconut  to  clear  all  obstacles in  the  way  of  the  auspicious  event .