Know about Vishwakarma Puja

The occasion holds great significance in the Hindu religion. Unlike other festivals, Vishwakarma Puja is observed only for one day. Vishwakarma Puja is determined as per the Solar calendar while the other festival dates are based on the Lunar calendar.

The deity is referred to as ‘swayambhu’ or the self-manifested in some Hindu scriptures. He is considered the creator of all material things in the universe and the divine architect of the chariots, palaces, and weapons of gods and goddesses. That’s why, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped by engineers, designers, architects, craftsmen, and sculptors every year on Kanya Sankranti.

It is believed that Vishwakarma Ji built the Pushpak Vimana and Swarna Lanka for Ravan, as described in the epic Ramayan. He also created the Dwarka city for Lord Krishna and the Indraprastha for the Pandavas, as per the epic Mahabharat.

This year the auspicious time for Vishwakarma Puja will be from 7:36 am to 9:38 pm on September 17.

The occasion is widely celebrated in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Factory and shop owners conduct puja on this day to seek the blessing of the lord for excellence in their field. Along with the idol of the God Vishwakarma, all the tools and machines are also worshipped.

May Lord Vishwakarma – the deity of all craftsmen and architects endow upon you his virtue and goodwill.

Happy Vishwakarma Day