Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 2)

Coming to Gruhapravesham, the same procedure used for Gruharambham, can be followed as far as the Muhurtham is concerned. The rituals may vary a little in that it will be nice if the Gruhapravesham is done immediately after the Ganapathy Homam in the early morning during the time of Sunrise at that location. Early morning is always supposed to be good or you can go for a good Muhurtham for the purpose by a learned Astrologer. Appropriate offerings should be made to Bhara Devatha and in local temples also, before Gruhapravesham.

Usually the Pooja is arranged in front of the house towards one side, by the Sthapathy (Moothassari). It is nice that no one should be at the house when the family first enters into the house. It is well and good if it is possible to go round the house (Pradikshanam / circumambulate) once by the members of the family, headed by the lady of the house carrying the lighted lamp in both hands, obtained from the Sthapathy, after giving him the 'Sampradaya Dakshina', accompanied by the man of the house with the treasure chest in his hand, followed by other members of the family, with milk and pot, water-pot (Kumbhakudam) etc. Using the right leg, they should enter the house, and the lighted lamp should be placed at the North-East corner of the room, where they entered first. From the same lamp, the lady of the house can ignite the hearth in the kitchen, for boiling the milk. Afterwards, the milk should be given to all present at the function. The workers or laborers should be paid first, tips as a token of indebtedness towards them for having built the house for the family. It is advisable to give a lime along with a betel leaf to everyone irrespective of those with gifts.

In either case, whether it is Gruharambham or Gruhapravesham, you should be present on the spot on the second day, to avoid the so called 'Vischithi dosham'. You should stay and sleep over the night on the second day also in your new house.

Your Home is a 'Devalayam'; the man there is the Chief Deity, the lady of the house-hold is the Goddess, and the children are Upa Devathas. This concept will bring prosperity to your Home. Whatever you have, belongs to God; you are only a Caretaker. Do all unto Him with full Providence and Dharma. “Dharmo rakshathy, rakshitha”- Dharma, when protected, protects the follower. The End.

[Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 1)]

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Happy Onam

ഓം നമോ നാരായണായ

ഓണാശംസകള്‍ 

Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 1)

House warming ceremony or Gruhapravesham or 'Palukachu' in Malayalam, is done after the construction of a house, which is mostly based on a Muhurtha (Auspicious time) for Gruharambham.

At the outset, a Muhurtha is got prescribed by a learned Astrologer for beginning the construction of the house (Gruharambha Muhurtham). Of course, it is nice if you resort to a ‘Daivadheenam' (God's blessings), through a Horary (Prasna) by a learned Astrologer, even before purchasing the land for constructing your Home/ Flat. You can verify with the Astrologer whether the land is suitable for making a Home for you and whether you can go ahead with the work of construction without any hindrance or the like things. Usually people will say that you should not begin such things when there is a fully pregnant woman waiting for child birth in your house or a very pretty old one is bed-ridden at that time.

The following 18 Nakshathras - Moolam, Makam, Rohini, Makayiram, Chathayam, Punartham, Pooyam, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Uthradam, Thiruvonam, Avittam, Uthrittathy, Revathy, Ashwathy, Chothy, Anizham - are supposeed to be good for Gruharambham. Usually we do not take the 3rd, 5th and 7th Nakshathras from ours for all auspicious things. Of course, there are some exceptions for certain particular Nakshathras, which the Astrologer will tell you at that time. The Malayalam months like Mithunam, Karkkadakam, Kanni, Dhanu and Meenam are avoided for Gruharambham. You should never go for it, when the Sun is transiting through Karthika Nakshathram. There should not be Mars in the 8th house from the Muhurtha Lagna. The 4th house should be clean; no malefic is allowed there. Also avoid Sun in the Muhurtha Rasi.

The most important item in Gruharambham is laying the foundation stone or 'Adisthanashila'. It is called the 'Shilasthapanam'. So, it should be done exactly at the prescribed time for Gruharambham. Many people do a 'Bhoomipooja', before laying the foundation stone. Some are seen getting that stone blessed from their 'Ishta Devatha' Temple. Arranging a small pooja on the spot is very welcome, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganapathy and other Devathas, including Vastu. The excavation for foundation can be done little earlier to laying the first stone. But, it is a custom and almost a belief that at the time of the excavation for foundation, Bhoomi pooja can be done. The excavation should be started from the North-East corner (Eshana cone) of the plot and the Bhoomi pooja also should be arranged to be done at that part. Before starting excavation, usually a fresh stump from a jackfruit tree or from a tree having sap, is fixed first exactly at the NE corner. It is from that stump, string is connected to those at the other corners, to ear mark the area for excavation for the proposed house. Some people use the Muhurtha for Gruharambham for fixing this stump. It is not correct. The Muhurtha should be used for laying the foundation stone. Of course you can use a good time for fixing the stump also, just before laying the stone. You need avoid Rahukalam, Gulikakalam and Yamakandakalam, which are readily available in every Calendar. 

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Hanuman Mantra : To protect from accidents

Accidents can happen at any juncture of life and shatter all our aspirations. Even if we may not particularly have any specific indications in our horoscope, it is possible that one may suffer from accidents, minor or major. These can happen due to evil eyes, or intricate astrological problems. Regardless of the reason, what we want is protection from such unexpected twists in life. The following is a mantra of Lord Hanuman that will help to protect you from suffering accidents or miseries.

om pahimaam rambakthaya raksha raksha vayuputhraya namosthuthe

ॐ पाहिमाम रामबक्थाया रक्ष रक्ष वायुपुत्राय नमोस्तुते 

Chant the above mantra 7 times every day in the morning , especially before going on any trips or travelling. You may also keep a photo of Lord Hanuman in your vehicle to make your travel safer.

Moola Mantra Of Hindu Gods / Goddesses

Moola mantras are very powerful core mantras which contain the essence of the mantras pertained to a particular Hindu God / Goddess . The word moola itself denotes base or root. It is highly beneficial to perform mantra saadhana on such mantras. Regular and systematic chanting of the moola mantras of your favorite God / Goddess can help to appease them and to have a mental relation with the deity. Once you attain mantra siddhi of the moola mantra , it will then come to your rescue later on by a single chant itself. Each moola mantra has specific benefits, but they can also be used to fulfill other particular desires of the devotee. The moola mantra and the related deity will extend help accordingly. It is advised to know the correct pronunciation of the moola mantras before chanting. Hope this list of moola mantras will be useful to all.

Lord Ganesha Moola Mantra
The following Lord Ganesha Moola Mantra should be chanted 108 times for 41 consecutive days. It will help to remove all obstacles and bring all success to your education, business and career. It can also relieve Ketu Dosha.

om gum ganapathaye namah

ॐ गं गणपथाये नमः 

Lord Krishna Moola Mantra
The following Lord Krishna Moola Mantra should be chanted 336 times for 21 consecutive days. It will help to bring success in education and also promote more understanding in the family.It will help to relieve Budha Dosha.

om kleem krishnaya namah

ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः  

Lord Shiva Moola Mantra
The following Lord Shiva Moola Mantra should be chanted 512 times for 21 consecutive days. It will help to atone for all sins and to remove diseases and miseries. It will help to relieve Surya and Chandra Dosha.