Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Tithi, Legends, Puja Vidhi, Significance and More!
Vishwakarma Puja is a day to celebrate the birth of the first architect of the universe. This is a very important day, especially for architects, factory workers, engineers, artisans, carpenters, and sculptors. They worship Bhagwan for his blessings and success in their fields. This day is celebrated as per Bisuddha Siddhanta.
In eastern parts of the country, the Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated as the “Biswakarma Puja”. Kanya Sankranti is also celebrated on the same day. In some parts of the country, it is observed after Diwali. It is observed in certain southern areas on the Rishi Panchami.
The dates for Vishwakarma Puja 2024 are as follows.
Vishwakarma Puja 2024 Dates
Vishwakarma Puja date – Monday, September 16, 2024
Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti Moment – 07:53 PM
Kanya Sankranti on Monday, September 16, 2024
Significance of Vishwakarma Puja and History Behind
People, especially craft persons, worship Bhagwan Vishwakarma Puja on this day to get his blessings. Devotees also worship the god to enhance productivity and get rid of all sorts of negativities at work.
The greatness of Bhagwan Vishwakarma is mentioned in Rig Veda. As per Hindu scriptures, he designed the whole world. He is the one who brought in the existence the 3 Loks and the other realms. He also built the Swarg, Dwarka, Lanka and other marvels of the architecture, as per texts. He is also mentioned as the Dev Barhai (Carpenter) in Vishnu Purana. He is also credited with the creation of Hastinapur, Pushpaka Vimana, Dwarkapuri and the Sudarshan of Bhagwan Vishnu.
As per legends, once Bhagwan Shiva wanted to get a palace constructed for Maa Parvati. This task was given to Lord Vishwakarma¸ who built a very beautiful palace of gold. Bhagwan Shiva invited Ravana for the inauguration. The latter became greedy on the sight of the palace, and asked for it as a reverence of the Puja. Bhagwan Shiva compiled and since then the palace has been known as the Lanka.
According to the Skanda Purana, Prabhas was the 8th son of the rishi Dharma (a son of the Brahma) married Vadini, the sister of Jupiter. They had Vishwakarma as the son.
How to Perform Vishwakarma Puja?
To perform the Vishwakarma Puja, you should follow these rituals:
- Try to wake up early in the morning, and cleanse yourself.
- Next, you should clean all your instruments, tools, machines that you use in your work. You should worship them as well.
- Place the idol of Bhagwan Narayan and Bhagwan Vishwakarma for the aarti.
- You will require Kumkum, turmeric, gulal, flowers, and sweets to worship the deities.
- You should also decorate the puja area with rangoli.
- Fill a kalash with water and keep it for the puja.
- Next, light the incense sticks and perform aarti.
- Chant the Vishwakarma Mantra – Om Aadhar Shaktpe Namah, Om Kumayi Namah, Om Anantam Namah, Prithivyai Namah
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Celebrations of Vishwakarma Jayanti in India
People organise special prayers for the Bhagwan in markets, offices, industrial plants and workspaces. These places are decorated in a festive manner. People place his idols in the pandals, where the main rituals are organised. People wish each other along with distribution of prasad.
A gourmet celebration is prepared on this day, and the staff including employees and employers takes part in it. There is also tradition of worshipping Elephant on this day, the mount of the deity.
In some parts, there is a ritual of kite flying associated with the Vishwakarma Jayanti. The sky looks alive with various kites!
In the states of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Bihar, Odisha and Tripura, the day is a sight to behold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the rules for Vishwakarma Puja?
A: On this day, you should clean all your instruments, tools, machines that you use in your work and worship them.
Q: Who should worship Vishwakarma?
A: Vishwakarma Jayanti is a very important day, especially for architects, factory workers, engineers, artisans, carpenters, and sculptors.
Q: What is the other name of Vishwakarma Jayanti?
A: Vishwakarma Jayanti is also known as the “Biswakarma Puja” in the eastern parts of the country.
