Which Nakshatra Is Good for House Warming? Gṛha-Praveśa Muhurat List
Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are the nakshatras recommended for gṛha-praveśa — the first entry into a completed home. Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99-100, cross-referenced with tithi, karaṇa and yoga.
Is each nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)? — all 27
Quick verdict for every nakshatra. “Yes” = auspicious per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98-100; “No” = choose a fixed (Dhruva) or soft (Mridu) nakshatra instead.
| Nakshatra | Category | Good for gṛha-praveśa? |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | Kshipra (swift) | No |
| Bharani | Ugra (fierce) | No |
| Krittika | Mishra (mixed) | No |
| Rohini | Dhruva (fixed) | Yes |
| Mrigashira | Mridu (soft) | Yes |
| Ardra | Tikshna (sharp) | No |
| Punarvasu | Chara (movable) | Yes |
| Pushya | Kshipra (swift) | Yes |
| Ashlesha | Tikshna (sharp) | No |
| Magha | Ugra (fierce) | No |
| Purva Phalguni | Ugra (fierce) | No |
| Uttara Phalguni | Dhruva (fixed) | Yes |
| Hasta | Kshipra (swift) | Yes |
| Chitra | Mridu (soft) | Yes |
| Swati | Chara (movable) | Yes |
| Vishakha | Mishra (mixed) | No |
| Anuradha | Mridu (soft) | Yes |
| Jyeshtha | Tikshna (sharp) | No |
| Mula | Tikshna (sharp) | No |
| Purva Ashadha | Ugra (fierce) | No |
| Uttara Ashadha | Dhruva (fixed) | Yes |
| Shravana | Chara (movable) | Yes |
| Dhanishtha | Chara (movable) | Yes |
| Shatabhisha | Chara (movable) | No |
| Purva Bhadrapada | Ugra (fierce) | No |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | Dhruva (fixed) | Yes |
| Revati | Mridu (soft) | Yes |
Recommended nakshatras
Rohini (deity: Brahma, ruler: Moon) — Dhruva (fixed) — best for foundations and entry.
Mrigashira (deity: Soma, ruler: Mars) — Mridu (soft) — supporting for refined work.
Punarvasu (deity: Aditi, ruler: Jupiter) — Movable — adaptable energy.
Pushya (deity: Brihaspati, ruler: Saturn) — King of stars — supremely auspicious for new beginnings.
Uttara Phalguni (deity: Aryaman, ruler: Sun) — Dhruva — second best for foundations.
Hasta (deity: Savitar, ruler: Moon) — Skillful — good for craftsmanship and entry.
Chitra (deity: Vishvakarma, ruler: Mars) — Mridu — beauty and design.
Swati (deity: Vayu, ruler: Rahu) — Movable — independent.
Anuradha (deity: Mitra, ruler: Saturn) — Mridu — devotion, friendship.
Uttara Ashadha (deity: Vishvedevas, ruler: Sun) — Dhruva — universal victory.
Shravana (deity: Vishnu, ruler: Moon) — Listening — learning energy.
Dhanishtha (deity: Vasus, ruler: Mars) — Wealth-giving.
Uttara Bhadrapada (deity: Ahir Budhnya, ruler: Saturn) — Dhruva — deep stability.
Revati (deity: Pushan, ruler: Mercury) — Mridu — nourishing, prosperity.
Categorically rejected nakshatras
Bharani (deity: Yama, ruler: Venus) — Reject for construction (BS Ch 98).
Ardra (deity: Rudra, ruler: Rahu) — Tikshna (sharp) — avoid for residences.
Ashlesha (deity: Naga, ruler: Mercury) — Reject for construction.
Magha (deity: Pitris, ruler: Ketu) — Reject for construction.
Purva Phalguni (deity: Bhaga, ruler: Venus) — Ugra — avoid for new homes.
Jyeshtha (deity: Indra, ruler: Mercury) — Tikshna — partial use only.
Mula (deity: Nirriti, ruler: Ketu) — Foundational, but Tikshna — avoid for residence.
Purva Ashadha (deity: Apas, ruler: Venus) — Ugra — avoid.
Purva Bhadrapada (deity: Ajaikapada, ruler: Jupiter) — Reject for construction.
Sources
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98 (Bhat translation, Part II) — nakshatra muhūrta.
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99-100 — tithi, karaṇa, yoga cross-reference.
- GrehYug KB entries: bs-muhurta-griha-pravesha-crossref-001, bs-nakshatra-27-muhurta-001.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashwini nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Ashwini Kumars as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Bharani nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Bharani is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Yama as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Krittika nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Krittika is a Mishra (mixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Agni as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for routine or mixed work rather than a primary construction muhurta, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Rohini nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Rohini is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Brahma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Rohini is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Mrigashira nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Mrigashira is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Soma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so Mrigashira is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Ardra nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Ardra is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Rudra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Punarvasu nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Aditi as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so Punarvasu is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Pushya nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Pushya is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Brihaspati as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so Pushya is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Ashlesha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Ashlesha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Naga as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Magha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Magha is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Pitris as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Purva Phalguni nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Purva Phalguni is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Bhaga as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Uttara Phalguni is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Aryaman as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Phalguni is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Hasta nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Hasta is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Savitar as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for quick, light undertakings that begin and finish in a single day, so Hasta is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Chitra nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Chitra is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Vishvakarma as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so Chitra is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Swati nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Swati is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Vayu as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so Swati is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Vishakha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Vishakha is a Mishra (mixed) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Indra-Agni as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for routine or mixed work rather than a primary construction muhurta, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Anuradha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Anuradha is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Mitra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so Anuradha is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Jyeshtha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Jyeshtha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Indra as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Mula nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Mula is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra ruled by Ketu, with Nirriti as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for incisive or subduing acts, and is not used for household entry without owner-compatibility checks, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Purva Ashadha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Purva Ashadha is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Venus, with Apas as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Sun, with Vishvedevas as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Ashadha is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Shravana nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Shravana is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Moon, with Vishnu as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so Shravana is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Dhanishtha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Dhanishtha is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Mars, with Vasus as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so Dhanishtha is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Shatabhisha nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Shatabhisha is a Chara (movable) nakshatra ruled by Rahu, with Varuna as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for acts of motion — travel, relocation and vehicles, which is why it is accepted for entering a new home, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
No. Purva Bhadrapada is an Ugra (fierce) nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, with Ajaikapada as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally reserved for severe undertakings, and is set aside for construction and household entry, so it is not recommended for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming). Choose a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra instead — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — or a Mridu (soft) one such as Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Uttara Bhadrapada is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra ruled by Saturn, with Ahir Budhnya as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for permanent, foundational undertakings — laying foundations, planting, and entering a home, so Uttara Bhadrapada is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Is Revati nakshatra good for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming)?
Yes. Revati is a Mridu (soft) nakshatra ruled by Mercury, with Pushan as its presiding deity. This class is traditionally used for gentle and auspicious acts — friendship, ornament, the arts, and secondarily entering a home, so Revati is counted auspicious for gṛha-praveśa (housewarming) per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98–100.
Which nakshatras are best for which nakshatra is good for house warming? gṛha-praveśa muhurat list?
The Dhruva (fixed) nakshatras — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada — carry the strongest stability energy. Soft (Mridu) nakshatras like Mrigashira, Anuradha, Revati provide secondary support.
Which nakshatras must be avoided?
Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada are categorically rejected for new construction per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98. Tikshna and Ugra category nakshatras need owner-compatibility checks.
Where do these rules come from?
Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 98 (Asterisms) and Ch 99-100 (Tithi, Karaṇa) are the primary source. Mānasāra and Mayamata supply the architectural cross-references for site, foundation, and door rules.
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