By Abhishek Arora · Style World, Aintree · Updated 6 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
For a griha pravesh puja, men usually wear a light cotton kurta pyjama and women a saree, suit or kurti set in bright, auspicious colours. A bamboo dry fruit platter from $35 is a popular housewarming gift. Style World in Aintree has both, with free pick-up.
Griha pravesh is the puja families do when they move into a new home. After Dev Uthani Ekadashi on Saturday 21 November 2026, good puja dates open up again – and with so many families moving into new homes in Aintree, Fraser Rise, Plumpton and Deanside, it’s a busy season. Here’s what to wear and what to bring.
What to wear if it’s your griha pravesh
- Men: a light cotton kurta pyjama keeps you comfortable through a long havan in an Aussie summer. Our men’s mul cotton kurta pajama set ($80) comes in cream, white and black – cream or white is ideal for a puja.
- Women: a saree in red, yellow, orange or green is traditional. If you’ll be cooking, serving and sitting on the floor, a suit or kurti set is easier to move in.
- Kids: a boys’ kurta pyjama or a girls’ organic cotton set – soft, breathable and quick to change after the puja.
What to wear as a guest
Smart and festive, but not wedding-level. A kurta with jeans or chinos, a kurti set or a simple suit is perfect. Avoid all-black if the family is traditional.
Housewarming gift ideas
- Bamboo dry fruit platter – a classic shagun gift that stays in the new kitchen. Double Heart platter – $35, or Round and Moon & Star platters at $50.
- A festive outfit for the host family to wear at the puja.
- Kids’ outfits if the family has little ones.
Fill the platter with almonds, cashews, dates and mishri. See more ideas in our dry fruit platter gift guide.
Visit Style World at 251 Frontier Avenue, Aintree – open every day 11am to 8pm, with a trial room – or WhatsApp 0450 649 304. Pick-up is free, and we ship Australia-wide (WhatsApp us your address for the cost).
Quick answers
What should I wear for a griha pravesh puja?
Men: a light cotton kurta pyjama in cream or white. Women: a saree, suit or kurti set in a bright, auspicious colour.
What is a good griha pravesh gift in Australia?
A bamboo dry fruit platter filled with nuts and dates, or a festive outfit for the family. Platters at Style World start at $35.
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