Vishwakarma Puja
MalayalamAlso known as: Vishwakarma Jayanti
Vishwakarma Puja
About Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on the last day of the month of Kanni (September-October) to honour Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods.
The festival is especially important for artisans, engineers, factory workers, and professionals who depend on tools and machines.
In Kerala, factories, workshops, and offices are cleaned and decorated. Tools, instruments, and machines are worshipped with special rituals.
The day is a public holiday with celebrations in industrial areas, processions, and community feasts.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is primarily celebratory with worship of tools and machines.
- Clean and decorate the workplace and tools.
- Worship tools and machines with flowers and kumkum.
- Perform special pujas at workshops and factories.
- Share festive meals with colleagues and workers.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The day is marked by celebration and feasting.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and arrange the tools and machines in the puja area.
- Apply turmeric and kumkum to each tool.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma for skill and protection.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Artisans, engineers, factory workers, and all professionals who depend on tools and machines for their livelihood.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.