Sri Ganapathi Thunai

GruhapraveshamHouse Warming Ceremony

Our dream home is ready. Come bless it with us!

Welcome to Sri Lakshmi Nilayam The Raghavan Family
Sunday, 22 August 2027 Muhurtham 7:30 AM Adyar, Chennai
Join Our Celebration
Our new home

With the blessings of the Almighty

Come, Let Us Fill This Home With Love

Every brick of this house was laid with a prayer, and every room is waiting for the laughter of the people we love. With joy and gratitude, we invite you and your family to the Gruhapravesham of our new home.

Your blessings and your presence will make our home truly complete.

Sri. K. RaghavanFather
Smt. Meenakshi RaghavanMother
Karthik & DivyaChildren

The family behind the home

Meet The Raghavan Family

Three generations, one big happy roof. This house was built for every one of us.

Family portrait
Our new home · 2027
Sri. RamasamyGrandfather
Smt. JanakiGrandmother
Sri. K. RaghavanDad · The Builder
Smt. MeenakshiMom · The Designer
KarthikBig Brother
DivyaLittle Princess
Boiling milk pot

The most auspicious moment

Paal Kaachal

In a brand-new clay pot on a fresh fire, the milk is boiled until it rises and overflows. As it spills over the rim, so do wealth, health and happiness in the new home.

  • 1The lamp is lit and the stove is blessed
  • 2Milk is poured into the new clay pot
  • 3Everyone watches it boil and rise
  • 4It overflows. Cheers and blessings all around!

May our home overflow with joy, just like the milk!

Paal Kaachal8:15 AM

How our house was built

From An Empty Plot To Our Home

Eighteen months, eight milestones and a lot of chai. Here is the story behind every wall.

1Bhoomi Pooja

January 2026

Bhoomi Pooja

We began with a prayer. The land was blessed, the first coconut was broken and the dream officially started.

2Digging The Foundation

March 2026

Digging The Foundation

Deep trenches, steel grids and tons of concrete. Strong roots for a strong family.

3Pillars & Beams

May 2026

Pillars & Beams

The skeleton of the house stood up. For the first time we could see the shape of our home.

4Walls Rise Up

July 2026

Walls Rise Up

Brick by brick, the rooms appeared. The kids chose their rooms by standing inside the empty walls!

5The Roof Goes On

September 2026

The Roof Goes On

Terracotta tiles were laid one by one. Now our home had a roof over its head.

6Plastering & Wiring

November 2026

Plastering & Wiring

Smooth walls, hidden wires and neat pipes. The invisible work that makes a house comfortable.

7Colours & Flooring

January 2027

Colours & Flooring

Choosing colours took longer than building the walls. Warm cream and terracotta finally won.

8Home Sweet Home

August 2027

Home Sweet Home

The last coat of paint dried, the toran went up and our house became a home. Welcome!

Our house in numbers

Built With Love

🗓18Months of building
📐1,850Square feet of joy
🛏8Cosy rooms
🧱42,000Bricks laid
❤1Big happy family
☕∞Cups of chai

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The ceremony

Rituals & Celebrations

A morning of prayers, blessings and togetherness. Please join us for the whole programme.

6:00 AM

Ganapathi Homam

We begin with a sacred fire and prayers to Lord Ganesha to remove every obstacle.

6:45 AM

Vastu Pooja

The house is blessed with kalasam, flowers and sacred chants.

7:30 AM

Gruhapravesham

The family steps into the new home with the kalasam and lit lamp. The auspicious first step!

Main Muhurtham

8:15 AM

Paal Kaachal

The milk is boiled and allowed to overflow, bringing prosperity to the home.

9:00 AM

Blessings & Aarti

Elders bless the family. Offerings, aarti and prasadam for everyone.

12:00 PM

Traditional Feast

A hearty vegetarian sadhya served on banana leaf for all our guests.

Fun after the ceremony

Games & Events

Because a home is built for laughter. Join the games and win lovely prizes!

All ages

Uriyadi · Pot Breaking

Blindfolded, spun around and guided by cheering friends. Can you crack the pot?

PrizeSweet box
Ladies & girls

Kolam Contest

Teams design a rangoli at the entrance using coloured powder and flowers.

PrizeSilver lamp
Kids & adults

Musical Chairs

The classic! Dance around the chairs and grab one when the music stops.

PrizeGift hamper
Teams of four

Treasure Hunt

Follow the clues through every room of the new house to find the hidden treasure.

PrizeTreasure chest
All ages

Tambola · Housie

Mark your numbers and shout “Housie!” First line, full house and corners all win.

PrizeCash & gifts
Teams

Antakshari

Sing, hum and guess. Ladies versus gents in a battle of old film songs.

PrizeBluetooth speaker
Teams

Tug Of War

Gents versus ladies in the great rope battle on the front lawn. Pull hard and no slipping!

PrizeTrophy & sweets
Kids & teens

Guess The Room

See a close-up photo and guess which part of the house it is. Sharp eyes win.

PrizePlant pot set

Come home with us

Find Our New Home

Welcome

The new address

Sri Lakshmi Nilayam

Plot 14, Kamarajar Street, Adyar,
Chennai – 600 020, Tamil Nadu, India

DateSunday, 22 August 2027
Muhurtham7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
LandmarkNear Adyar Ananda Bhavan
ParkingAvailable on the street & terrace
Get Directions

Please reply by 10 August 2027

Will You Bless Our Home?

Let us know and we will keep a seat (and a banana leaf) ready for you.

Replies are sent to WhatsApp: +91 98765 43210

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