Ganapathy homam is done to propitiate Lord Ganesha. Coconut is the main pooja material. It is very important from 1st to 12th of Karkkidakom (July-August). Ganapathy homam can be conducted in the temples or in homes.

Grihapravesam (House Warming ceremony)

The first entry of family members in a newly constructed house is known as Grihapravesam. An auspicious day will be fixed for the house warming and the function commence with the boiling of milk inside the new house. Ganapathy homam and Bhagavatjy seva are also conducted on that day. The ceremonious entry of the bride to the bridegroom's house after marriage is also known as Grihapravesam.