Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. The auspicious festival is celebrated primarily in India and Nepal. It honours Lord Vishwakarma, the creator of the world and the deity of artisans, engineers, architects, and workers involved in construction, manufacturing, and other forms of crafts. As per Hindu beliefs, Lord Vishwakarma is considered to be the seventh son of Lord Brahma, who is the creator of the world. Vishwakarma Puja calculations are done according to Bisuddhasidhanta. Scroll down to know more about Vishwakarma Puja 2024 date and the significance of the auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma.

Vishwakarma Puja 2024 Date and Sankranti Time

Vishwakarma Puja falls on the last day of the Bengali month Bhadra which is also known as Bhadra Sankranti or Kanya Sankranti and generally falls every year between September 16-18 according to the Gregorian calendar, the last few days of the Hindu Bhadra month. Vishwakarma Puja 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, September 16, 2024. The Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti time is at 07:53 PM on the same day.

Vishwakarma Puja Significance and Rituals

Lord Vishvakarma is considered to be the divine architect of the universe and the personification of divine creativity in the Rigveda. Vishwakarma Puja is a day of gratitude for those who work with tools, machinery, and technology. It highlights the importance of creativity, innovation, and skilled labour in society. It is believed that all that is built in the world is due to the grace of Lord Vishwakarma and hence the deity is also known as the dive architect.

Lord Vishvakarma is credited with the construction of the city of Dvaraka for Krishna, the palace of Indraprastha for the Pandavas, and many fabulous weapons for the gods, such as the Sudarshana Chakra of Vishnu, the trishula of Shiva, and the lance of Kartikeya. Devotees seek blessings from Lord Vishwakarma for success, safety, and prosperity in their professional lives. The festival is especially important in industries like manufacturing, construction, engineering, and craftsmanship.

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