viswakarma Puja

Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Engineer’s Day in some parts of India, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. He is considered the god of architecture, engineering, and all types of craftsmanship.

Key Rituals and Celebrations:

1. Cleaning and Decoration

• Workspaces, tools, factories, and machinery are cleaned thoroughly.

• The place is decorated with flowers, rangoli, and garlands.

 2. Setting Up the Idol or Image

• An idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma is placed on a decorated altar.

• Sometimes, tools and machines are also kept near the idol as part of the worship setup.

 3. Offerings (Prasad and Naivedya)

• Fruits, sweets, coconut, and special food items are offered to the deity.

• Prasad is distributed among workers and family members.

 4. Aarti and Chanting

• Devotional songs, bhajans, and aarti of Lord Vishwakarma are performed.

• Some may chant specific Vishwakarma mantras for blessings.

 5. Community Celebrations

• In factories or industrial areas, group pujas are held.

• Speeches, awards, and communal meals (bhandaras) are common.

  When is Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated?

Vishwakarma Puja is usually observed on:

• Kanya Sankranti (the last day of the Hindu solar month Bhadrapada), which  is on  17th  September 2025.