Reach

I'm trying to compare how these two words often used for the same ceremony, ironically differ.

VastuShanti is a ceremony by Hindus to sanctify a new house before moving into it.

Recently I received an invitation for VastuShanti. My friend had sent the invitation in English and hence the subject line read:
"Invitation for Housewarming".

VastuShanti is a Marathi word which is a combination of two words:
* Vastu meaning House
* Shanti meaning Peace

Hence, roughly it means, a ceremony that is supposed to bringing peace into the house. In other words, it means we are trying to cool off the house.

Whereas, Housewarming is exactly the opposite :)

Just thought this as interesting. Two words, seemingly the same and having different etymological meaning.

Cheers,
Manish.

NOTE: Got the yagya pic from http://www.vedic-yagya.com