( Vastu Purusha and the household deities · At home )

Vastu Shanti Puja

प्रतिनिधि दृश्य · Representative ritual scene

01 / मंदिर · Temple: At home
02 / अवधि · Duration: Providers list roughly 2 to 5 hours
03 / देवता · Deity: Vastu Purusha and the household deities

Performed to settle a new or existing home with prayers to the deities of the site, and to ask for peace in the household.

The rite at a glance

What it is

Vastu Shanti is a rite to pacify a dwelling. A priest worships Ganesha, the earth, Vastu Purusha (the presiding spirit of the site) and the nine planets, so the family can settle in with peace of mind.

Why families do it

Traditionally performed for a new house, or when a family wants to settle an existing home.
It is a ritual and not a structural fix, so it does not replace advice from an architect or engineer.
No outcome is guaranteed.

When it is done

At the housewarming, or before construction work begins.
On a day chosen from the panchang. See the Griha Pravesh timing rules, which are often used for this rite too.

Read the full timing rules

Vidhi in brief

The sankalp is stated and Ganesh puja is done.
Bhumi puja honours the earth and asks pardon for disturbing it.
Vastu Purusha is worshipped with offerings.
The Navagraha are invoked.
A havan usually follows.
Aarti and prasad close the rite.

Key mantra

वास्तोष्पते प्रति जानीह्यस्मान्

Vāstoṣpate prati jānīhy asmān

Opening words of a Rigveda hymn to Vāstoṣpati, the lord of the dwelling: “Lord of the dwelling, know us.”

How long it takes

Providers list roughly 2 to 5 hours

What providers list

Providers list this rite from ₹5,100 to ₹16,600. Most listings fall between ₹10,500 and ₹16,500, across 12 listings from 4 providers. Prices were read on 2026-09-15. Packages differ in priests, place and inclusions, so confirm with the provider.

More rites explained here: Griha Pravesh Puja, Mundan (Chudakarana), Namkaran Puja

( What happens )

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A priest performs Ganesh puja, Bhumi puja (worship of the earth), Vastu Purusha puja and Navagraha puja, usually closing with a havan, to pacify the dwelling before the family settles in.

( Samagri )

what the ritual uses.

01Ghee lamp (diya)
02Kumkum and turmeric
03Navadhanya — nine grains
04Conch shell
05Durva grass

( Context matters )

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corroborated source set

The order and the extras differ between traditions. Confirm the scope with your priest or provider.

( Sources reviewed )

follow the evidence.

01Vedanta Today — Vastu Shanti (steps, materials and duration)Checked 2026-10-04 02Wikipedia — Grihapravesha (vastu shanti performed by a priest at the housewarming)Checked 2026-10-04 03Wikipedia — Vāstoṣpati (the Vedic deity of the foundation of a house)Checked 2026-10-04

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Vastu Shanti Puja

प्रतिनिधि दृश्य · Representative ritual scene

01 / मंदिर · Temple

At home

02 / अवधि · Duration

Providers list roughly 2 to 5 hours

03 / देवता · Deity

Vastu Purusha and the household deities

Performed to settle a new or existing home with prayers to the deities of the site, and to ask for peace in the household.

The rite at a glance

What it is

Why families do it

Traditionally performed for a new house, or when a family wants to settle an existing home.
It is a ritual and not a structural fix, so it does not replace advice from an architect or engineer.
No outcome is guaranteed.

When it is done

At the housewarming, or before construction work begins.
On a day chosen from the panchang. See the Griha Pravesh timing rules, which are often used for this rite too.

Read the full timing rules

Vidhi in brief

The sankalp is stated and Ganesh puja is done.
Bhumi puja honours the earth and asks pardon for disturbing it.
Vastu Purusha is worshipped with offerings.
The Navagraha are invoked.
A havan usually follows.
Aarti and prasad close the rite.

Key mantra

वास्तोष्पते प्रति जानीह्यस्मान्

Vāstoṣpate prati jānīhy asmān

Opening words of a Rigveda hymn to Vāstoṣpati, the lord of the dwelling: “Lord of the dwelling, know us.”

How long it takes

Providers list roughly 2 to 5 hours