Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Dos and Don'ts for Good Luck: Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman. It is celebrated with great fervour in various parts of India and among people engaged in various crafts and industries. The preparations for Vishwakarma Puja usually begin a few days in advance. Workspaces, factories, and machinery are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers, rangoli (colourful designs made with powders), and other festive decorations. Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Date, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra and Significance: Everything You Need To Know.

Vishwakarma Puja Dos and Don'ts

Idol Installation: An idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma is placed in a prominent location at the workplace. This idol is usually made of clay, metal, or wood and is adorned with flowers and garlands.

Choose Right Offerings: Devotees offer various items to Lord Vishwakarma, including sweets, fruits, coconuts, and other traditional offerings. Some may also offer tools and instruments used in their professions as a symbol of gratitude for skill and craftsmanship.

Distribution of Prasad: After the puja, prasad (blessed food) is distributed among the workers and family members. This is considered auspicious and brings blessings for prosperity and success.

Avoid Work: Factories are kept closed on this day. No work is done at these places on this day. The machines, equipment and tools present in factories are worshipped and not used. Worshiping machines, equipment, and tools brings blessings to the house.

Avoid Tasmic Food: A person should not eat tamasic food on this day, as it hinders progress in business.

Donation is Important: To increase business and progress on this day, poor and needy people should donate as per their capacity.

Don't Use Tools on This Day: Even if the tools you use are already at home, their use should be avoided. Do not lend tools to anyone on this day. Keep the machines clean.

Machines Should be Worshiped In offices and factories as well as at home. On this day, a person should worship all mechanical items, even their car.

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Vishwakarma Puja is a time to recognise the importance of craftsmanship and the divine force behind it. By following these rituals, guidelines & dos and don'ts, you can ensure a meaningful and respectful celebration of this significant Hindu festival.

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