Vishwakarma Puja is the annual Hindu festival focused on celebrating Vishwakarma - the divine architect. Vishwakarma Puja 2023 will be observed on September 17. The festivities of Vishwakarma Puja are mainly limited to industries and factories, as well as shop floors, where devotees perform the special Vishwakarma Puja to seek the almighty’s blessing to ensure safety in their workspace as well as the smooth functioning of the business. As we prepare to celebrate Vishwakarma Puja 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival, the Significance of Vishwakarma Puja and more. Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Greetings, Wishes and Images: WhatsApp Messages and Photos To Celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti.

When is Vishwakarma Puja 2023?

Vishwakarma Puja 2023 will be observed on September 17. This annual festival falls on Kanya Sankranti. The Kanya Sankranti Punya Kala will be from 13:43 to 17:52, while the Maha Punya Kala will be from 13:43 to 15:45. however, the Vishwakarma Puja will be done at the Sankranti Moment.

Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Sankranti Moment will be at 13:43 on September 17.

Significance of Vishwakarma Puja

Factories and industrial areas are known to be extremely dangerous jobs. Lord Vishwakarma is believed to be the divine architect who aims to protect and safeguard them. Son of Brahma, he is the divine craftsman of the whole universe and the official builder of all the gods' palaces and is often known as the divine engineer of the world. This is the reason Vishwakarma Puja is conducted by the workers as well as those involved in the industrial work. After conducting Vishwakarma Puja, these devotees pray for a better future as well as safe working conditions. Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Bhog Recipes: From Aloo Dum to Motichoor Laddu; 5 Food Items You Should Try.

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Vishwakarma Puja is also conducted around Diwali by people in West Bengal. However, usually, Vishwakarma Puja falls between September 16 to September 18. In many parts of India, there is a government holiday on 17 September for the celebration, but it is not considered as a national holiday but as a "restricted holiday".

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