Some months are naturally stronger
The general Panchang favours certain periods over others across the year.
Your own readiness matters
The best date is one your household can actually use.
Chart-specific is stronger still
Adding the household head's chart narrows to the truly best options.
Starting From the General Calendar
Certain periods across the year are traditionally considered more broadly favourable for Griha Pravesh, based on the general Panchang and the wider tradition of Muhurta timing. That's a reasonable starting point if you're just beginning to plan and want a rough sense of when to aim for.
Narrowing It Down to What Actually Fits
A generic list of good months doesn't account for when your construction or purchase is actually going to be ready, or for the household head's own birth chart, which — where available — sharpens the recommendation considerably beyond what the general calendar alone can offer.
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Written by Prof. Subhas Sastri
Astrologer & palmist, Bankura — Jyotish Padma Bhusan Award (2016)