Lord Vishwakarma, the architect and mechanic of the world. This festival is celebrated all over India by engineers, architects, mechanics, and technicians for the well-being of their tools and machinery, making sure success and prosperity come in their respective fields.
Vishwakarma Puja History
The Puja can be traced back to ancient Indian scriptures, with mentions in the Rigveda, one of Hinduism’s oldest sacred texts. Lord Vishwakarma is known as the divine architect who created many magnificent structures, including the city of Dwaraka and the mythical weapons used by the Gods. In Assam we celebrate Vishwakarma Puja with traditional Assamese jewelry, paying homage to the Lord.
Vishwakarma Puja 2024 Puja Timings
In 2024, the Puja will be celebrated on 17th, September. According to Drik Panchang, the best time for performing the puja, known as the Sankranti timing, begins at 7:53 PM on this day.
Here are the common practices along with their timings:
- Holy Bath: Devotees take a holy bath early in the morning, typically this ritual signifies purification and readiness for the day’s worship.
- Workplace Worship: Honor Lord Vishwakarma! Seek blessings for the tools and machinery that are necessary.
- Idol Worship: An idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma is set up and worshiped with devotion. This act of worship is central to the celebration, as it embodies the divine presence of Lord Vishwakarma.
- Prayers and Offerings: Devotees offer prayers and dedicate offerings to Lord Vishwakarma, seeking his blessings for a successful and prosperous future. The offerings typically include traditional Assamese sweets like pithas, which add a local flavor to the festivities.
Apart from being a religious observance Vishwakarma Puja is the celebration of the skills of the craftsmens, the value of labor and the importance of tools and machinery in our daily lives. As we celebrate Vishwakarma Puja 2024, let us honor the creativity and hard work of those who build and create, making our world a better place.
In the words of the renowned Assamese poet, Lakshminath Bezbaruah, “The hands that build are the hands that shape the future.” Enjoy the festival to your fullest extent.