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What is the significance of celebrating Vishwakarma Puja?

9/15/2021

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Vishwakarma is considered to be the main architect for this Universe. Some ancient texts indicate he is the son of Lord Brahma, the creator of this Universe. Whereas other legends suggest that he is one of the Gods who came out from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Amrit Manthan). Irrespective of which legend one chooses to believe to determine his origin, Lord Vishwakarma is considered as the ‘God of Architecture’. He is the Divine Architect who has designed all the heavenly palaces, chariots, vehicles, and weaponry.

According to legend, he built the Holy City of Dwarika that was ruled by Lord Krishna. It is also said that he designed and built many powerful divine weapons, including the famous ‘Vajra- The Thunderbolt’ of Lord Indra. ​
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Vishwakarma is also called as the divine carpenter/artisan. He is believed to have created the Sthaptya Veda which is the science of mechanics and architecture. Because of this, Lord Vishwakarma is revered by artisans, mechanics, welders as well as engineers, architects, and other craftsmen. These folks pray to Lord Vishwakarma to receive his grace and blessings. They pay obeisance to him to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in their skill. They pay homage to Lord Vishwakarma to ensure continued success in their work and ventures.

Vishwakarma Puja, one of the most famous festivals in India and is dedicated to revere and extoll these many amazing powers and qualities of Lord Vishwakarma. This Puja is also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Day. The Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped for the safety of the factories, machines and the overall betterment of the many people who work there.  

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on Kanya Sankranti day. It is another of the Vedic festival which follows the solar calendar as against of the typical lunar calendar! Another festival which does this is Makar Sankranti. Kanya Sankranti as the name suggests is the day Sun transits into the sign of Virgo, as per the sidereal calculation of Jyotish (Vedic Astrology).

Most of the factories and workshops remain closed on this day of Vishwakarma Puja.  On this day, businesses, and workers- pray to Lord Vishwakarma and worship their machines and tools. They pay reverence to those instruments which provide them their daily sustenance! 

Many designers and architects utilize this day to renew their resolution to their profession. They renew their self-commitment to come up with better and more innovative designs that will not only meet the needs of their clients but also help to better our society at large.

Vishwakarma Puja Day is a time when we all can remember the divine magnificence of this Universe and take a few minutes to remember that maker who designed and created this marvel!

Read further:

  • ​Understanding the concept of Tithi in The Vedic Calendar (Panchang)
  • ​Why we celebrate Makar Sankranti?
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