Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Date, Time, Significance, and Rituals

Idol of Lord Vishwakarma

Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Day, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe. Celebrated with reverence by artisans and craftsmen, it marks a day of prayers and rituals, where people seek blessings for success in their trades.

Vishwakarma Puja 2024 Date and Time
In 2024, Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on Monday, September 16. The day aligns with Kanya Sankranti, also known as Bhadra Sankranti in the Bengali calendar. The Sankranti moment will occur at 7:53 PM. This day holds special significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, who is believed to have created the holy city of Dwarka and forged powerful weapons for the gods.

Significance of Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Puja is observed across India by craftsmen, architects, engineers, and mechanics. Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped as the god of creation, architecture, and mechanical work. On this day, devotees express their gratitude to the deity for their skills and seek his blessings for progress and prosperity in their respective fields. The puja is especially important for workers who rely on tools and machinery in their daily work, as it is believed that worshipping these instruments brings success and ensures their smooth functioning.

Vishwakarma Puja Rituals

• Workspace Cleansing: Workers and artisans thoroughly clean and decorate their workplaces, focusing on tools and machinery. These instruments are adorned with flowers and vibrant decorations before being worshipped.
• Puja and Offerings: Devotees place idols or images of Lord Vishwakarma in pandals (temporary altars) and offer prayers. Special pujas are conducted in factories, offices, and workshops. Sweets, fruits, and other offerings are made to seek the deity’s blessings for a successful year ahead.
• No Use of Tools: After the tools are worshipped, they are not used for the rest of the day. This is a mark of respect for the instruments, symbolising their importance in the work and the care taken in maintaining them.