In India, the festival of Vishwakarma Jayanti, also known as Vishwakarma Puja, commemorates the birth of the Hindu deity Vishwakarma, who is revered as the world’s architect. Dwarka as well as the Maya Sabha for the Pandavas are said to have been built by Vishwakarma, the son of Lord Brahma. He is also credited for building numerous palaces and weapons for Hindu deities. ‘Swayambhu’, which signifies self-existence or to be formed by one’s own desire, was another popular name used for him. Vishwakarma Jayanti 2023 is celebrated every year in September or October. It falls on the day on which Surya Dev transits from the Leo zodiac (Simha Rashi) and enters into the zodiac sign Virgo (Kanya Rashi). Therefore, this festival is also known as Kanya Sankranti Diwas in many places.

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This day is celebrated with a lot of joy and gaiety by architects, engineers and various skilled labourers such as factory workers, mechanics, industrial workers, merchants, smiths, craftsmen and welders. Most of the factories and offices have portraits of Lord Vishwakarma gracing their walls since it’s considered very auspicious in most of the working communities.

When is Vishwakarma Jayanti 2023?

In 2023, Vishwakarma Jayanti falls on 17 September, Sunday.

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Significance of Vishwakarma Jayanti

Vishwakarma Jayanti is highly revered by all the adherents of the Hindu religion. On this day, Lord Vishwakarma, the heavenly carpenter and architect of the cosmos, is honoured by the Hindus. The grandeur of Lord Vishwakarma’s accomplishments is mentioned in the Rig Veda and the Sthapatya Veda. When it comes to Vishwakarma Puja, it’s a big festival for the working community. All the prayers of the workers, for success in their particular fields, as well as for the smooth and safe functioning of various equipment, are addressed to Lord Vishwakarma on this day. On Puja day, artisans revere their tools and refrain from using them. Thus, it is a holiday for them, and free meals are provided to them in many locations.

Vishwakarma Jayanti 2023 Rituals

Shops, factories, offices, and workplaces hold special prayers and puja on the day of Vishwakarma Jayanti. All the workplaces are beautifully adorned with flowers on this day. When devotees celebrate this day, they worship Lord Vishwakarma and his vehicle (the elephant). A beautiful pandal holds the major puja ceremonies and houses the statue of Lord Vishwakarma. The employees’ families also take part in these rites. All the devotees remain in a jovial and happy mood. Prasad is provided to all the workers after the Puja. On this day, workers also offer prayers to their tools, and all the offices remain closed for the day. Vishwakarma Jayanti is celebrated with a sumptuous feast. Everyone, including the workers and owners, eat a meal together. On this day, kites are also flown in several places. Everybody attempts to cut each other’s kites with a very competitive attitude, and the sky takes on the appearance of being a colourful warzone.

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Stories Associated with Vishwakarma Jayanti

There are several stories related to the birth of Lord Vishwakarma. It is said that Lord Brahma’s son Dharma had seven sons. Among them, the name of the seventh son was Vastu. Vastu had a son named Vishwakarma. According to another belief, it is mentioned in the Skanda Purana that Prabhas, the eighth son of Dharma Rishi, was married to Bhuvana Brahmavadini, the sister of Guru Brihaspati. Brahmavadini was the mother of Vishwakarma. In this way, there are many stories about the birth of Lord Vishwakarma in various regions.

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