Vishwakarma Puja
AssameseAlso known as: Vishwakarma Jayanti, Engineer's Day Puja
Vishwakarma Puja
About Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on the last day of Durga Puja or on the 17th of September, honouring Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the Hindu pantheon. In Assam, the puja is observed in workshops, factories, and among artisans.
On this day, artisans and workers clean their tools, machines, and workshops, offering prayers to Lord Vishwakarma for skill, protection, and success in their craft. The puja is performed with flowers, garlands, and traditional offerings.
In Assam, Vishwakarma Puja is also celebrated in engineering colleges and technical institutions, where students and faculty honour the divine architect. The day emphasizes the dignity of labour and the importance of skilled craftsmanship.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Vishwakarma Puja involves cleaning and worshipping tools and machines rather than fasting.
- Clean all tools, machines, and workshops thoroughly.
- Decorate the workspace with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma for skill and protection.
- Share traditional sweets with colleagues and family.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the workshop or workspace.
- Set up the Vishwakarma altar with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma for skill and protection.
- Distribute prasad among workers and colleagues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Vishwakarma is the divine architect and craftsman of the Hindu pantheon, who built the city of Dwarka and various divine weapons.
Artisans and workers clean their tools and workshops, offering prayers to Lord Vishwakarma for skill and success in their craft.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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