Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Day, is a prominent Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and master craftsman. Celebrated primarily by artisans, engineers, architects, mechanics, and factory workers, this festival is an opportunity to express gratitude and seek blessings for success and safety in their professional endeavors.
Here’s everything you need to know about Vishwakarma Puja 2024:
This year, Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on Monday, September 16. According to the Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for performing the puja will start at 7:53 PM.
The festival honors Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the deity of creation, architecture, and craftsmanship. It is a day when people in various trades pay homage to their tools and machinery, seeking divine blessings for improved performance and prosperity. The puja is particularly significant for those who rely on their tools and machinery for their livelihood, as it is believed that worshipping these items will bring success and smooth operation.
- Begin the day with a holy bath.
- Visit your workplace to perform the puja in honor of Lord Vishwakarma.
- While you observe a holiday, perform the puja at your workplace.
- Offer prayers for the tools and machinery that aid in your work.
- Present flowers, akshat (rice), sweets, and light a diya (lamp) as part of the offerings.
- Set up an idol of Lord Vishwakarma and worship with devotion.
- Clean the workplace to attract good fortune and positive energy.
For those involved in crafts, engineering, and mechanical work, Vishwakarma Puja is a day to seek divine blessings for a prosperous and secure future.