Vishwakarma Puja

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Vishwakarma Puja

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:02:01 PM, Nov 10

Tithi Ends:03:54 PM, Nov 11

About Vishwakarma Puja

Vishwakarma Puja is a vibrant festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the celestial architect and divine engineer of the universe. He is credited with creating the palaces of the gods, Indra's Vajra, Krishna's Sudarshana Chakra, and many other divine weapons and cities.

Observed primarily on Kanya Sankranti, the day the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Virgo (around mid-September), the festival is especially important for artisans, craftsmen, carpenters, blacksmiths, mechanics, engineers, and factory workers.

In West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, the day is marked by colorful pandals in factories and workshops, where tools and machinery are decorated and worshipped. It emphasizes the dignity of labor and the spiritual value of honest craftsmanship.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees clean their workplaces, worship tools as extensions of the divine architect, and seek safety and prosperity.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Clean the workshop, factory, or place of work thoroughly before sunrise.
Install an image or idol of Lord Vishwakarma along with representations of tools, machines, and vehicles.
Offer flowers, incense, sweets, fruits, and a special Prasad of halwa-puri or kheer.
Perform Aarti and apply a tilak to all tools and machinery; do not use them until the Puja is complete.
Organize a community feast (Bhog) for workers and donate to craftsmen and laborers.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Idol or picture of Lord VishwakarmaIncense and diyasFlowers and garlandsSweets (kheer, laddu)FruitsTools or machine parts to be worshippedRoli/kumkum and sandalwood pasteSacred thread (kalawa)

Puja Procedure:

Spread a clean cloth on a raised platform and place the Vishwakarma image.
Arrange tools, machinery, or vehicles before the image.
Light incense and a ghee lamp while chanting Vishwakarma mantras.
Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets with prayers for skillful work.
Perform Aarti and distribute Prasad to all workers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why are tools worshipped on Vishwakarma Puja?

Tools are considered gifts of Lord Vishwakarma and are honored as a source of livelihood and safe work.

Q: Who celebrates Vishwakarma Puja?

Factories, workshops, artisans, engineers, mechanics, and anyone whose work involves tools and machines.

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About Vishwakarma Puja

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees clean their workplaces, worship tools as extensions of the divine architect, and seek safety and prosperity.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Clean the workshop, factory, or place of work thoroughly before sunrise.
Install an image or idol of Lord Vishwakarma along with representations of tools, machines, and vehicles.
Offer flowers, incense, sweets, fruits, and a special Prasad of halwa-puri or kheer.
Perform Aarti and apply a tilak to all tools and machinery; do not use them until the Puja is complete.
Organize a community feast (Bhog) for workers and donate to craftsmen and laborers.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Idol or picture of Lord VishwakarmaIncense and diyasFlowers and garlandsSweets (kheer, laddu)FruitsTools or machine parts to be worshippedRoli/kumkum and sandalwood pasteSacred thread (kalawa)

Puja Procedure:

Spread a clean cloth on a raised platform and place the Vishwakarma image.
Arrange tools, machinery, or vehicles before the image.
Light incense and a ghee lamp while chanting Vishwakarma mantras.
Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets with prayers for skillful work.
Perform Aarti and distribute Prasad to all workers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why are tools worshipped on Vishwakarma Puja?

Tools are considered gifts of Lord Vishwakarma and are honored as a source of livelihood and safe work.

Q: Who celebrates Vishwakarma Puja?

Factories, workshops, artisans, engineers, mechanics, and anyone whose work involves tools and machines.