Bishwakarma Pooja
NepaliAlso known as: Vishwakarma Puja
Bishwakarma Pooja
About Bishwakarma Pooja
Bishwakarma Pooja is celebrated on the 17th of September each year, dedicated to Lord Bishwakarma, the divine architect and engineer of the gods.
Artisans, engineers, factory workers, and all professionals who depend on tools and machines for their livelihood observe this day with special prayers and rituals.
In Nepal, factories and workshops are decorated, and special pujas are performed seeking blessings for success and safety in their work.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Artisans and engineers observe traditional rituals and perform special Bishwakarma worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Clean and decorate tools and workspaces.
- Perform special pujas to Lord Bishwakarma.
- Avoid using tools after the puja.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of craftsmanship and skill.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the tools and workspaces.
- Apply turmeric and kumkum to each instrument.
- Offer prayers to Lord Bishwakarma.
- 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 celebrate Bishwakarma Pooja.
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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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.