Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Date, Time, Shubh Mahurat, Puja Vidhi And All You Need To Know

Vishwakarma Day, Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Puja is an important festival for people of the Hindu community to honour and celebrate Lord Vishwakarma, who is regarded as the Lord of creation.

Vishwakarma Puja is generally celebrated every year on the last day of the Indian Bhado month, in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Bengal, Odisha and Tripura. Apart from India, Vishwakarma Jayanti is also celebrated in Nepal.

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Hindu God Vishwakarma, the divine creator, is worshipped on Sunday, September 17 which is called Vishwakarma Jayanti. As the Vishwakarma festival celebrates the god of architecture, the celebration is observed mainly by factories, shops and industries. In some parts of India, the day after Diwali is also observed as 'Vishwakarma Day' and people worship the tools.

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Date, Shubh Mahurat and Puja Vidhi

If you are a businessman planning to celebrate and honour Lord Vishwakarma, here is all you need to know about the Vishwakarma Puja date, Shubh Mahurat Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Vishwakarma Puja Aarti:

Rituals and Puja Vidhi you can follow on Vishwakarma Puja 2023

The rituals associated with Vishwakarma Puja vary across different regions of India, but here are some common practices and customs observed during this auspicious day:

Cleaning and Decorating Workspaces: Prior to the puja, workplaces, factories, and workshops are thoroughly cleaned and decorated. This includes cleaning tools, machinery, and equipment, as well as decorating them with flowers and colourful rangoli.

Idol or Image of Lord Vishwakarma: An idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma is placed in a central location within the workspace.

Prayers: The puja begins with the chanting of Vedic hymns and mantras. Artisans and workers gather around the idol of Lord Vishwakarma and offer prayers, seeking his blessings for success, prosperity, and safety in their work.

Offerings: Traditional offerings made during Vishwakarma Puja include flowers, fruits, sweets, and other items that are considered auspicious.

Aarti: Aarti, a ritual in which a lamp or camphor flame is waved before the deity, is an essential part of the puja.

Distribution of Prasad: After the puja, prasad (blessed food) is distributed among the participants and workers. It is considered a sacred offering and is believed to bring good fortune.

Who is Lord Vishwakarma?

Lord Vishwakarma is known as the world's first architect and engineer, who helped build a lot of structures and laid the foundation stone when the universe was developing. He is considered the divine architect and creator of the universe's tools, machinery, and architecture. Lord Vishwakarma is celebrated and worshiped for his role in crafting the world with precision and creativity.

The divine creator built the holy city of Dwarka where Lord Krishna ruled. In Rig Veda, Vishwakarma is also called the divine carpenter as he was the creator of many extraordinary weapons for the gods.

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Festival of Vishwakarma Puja

The main celebration dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma is the Vishwakarma Puja, which is observed primarily in India and Nepal. It usually falls on September 17th or 18th each year. On this day, workers and craftsmen pay homage to Lord Vishwakarma by performing rituals and decorating their tools and machinery.

Vishwakarma Puja Samagri List

The items or Samagri required for Vishwakarma Puja may vary depending on individual preferences and regional customs. However, here is a general list of common items often used during Vishwakarma Puja:

Idol or Image of Lord Vishwakarma: A statue or image of Lord Vishwakarma, the deity being honored during the puja.

Puja Thali: A plate or tray to hold various puja items.

Rice: Offered as part of the rituals.

Flowers: Fresh flowers are used for decoration and as offerings.

Sandalwood Paste and Incense: Used for fragrance and offering to the deity.

Coconut: Often broken during the puja as a symbol of breaking obstacles.

Camphor: Used for aarti (ritual of waving lighted camphor) during the puja.

Oil Lamps or Diyas: For lighting and offering during the ceremony.

Fruits: Offered as prasad (divine offering) and for consumption after the puja.

Sweets: Traditional sweets like ladoos, modaks, or other favorite sweets of Lord Vishwakarma.

Betel Leaves and Nuts: Sometimes offered as part of the puja.

Red Cloth: Used as a backdrop or covering for the idol or image.

Mauli (Holy Thread): Used for tying on the wrist or idol as a symbol of protection.

Coins: Offered as a symbol of prosperity.

Tools and Instruments: Miniature tools and instruments, as Lord Vishwakarma is the divine architect and craftsman.

Akshata (Unbroken Rice Grains): Used for various rituals during the puja.

Ganga Jal (Holy Water): For purification purposes.

Bell: Used for ringing during the puja to invoke the deity's presence.

Panchamrit: A mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar used for abhishek (ritual bathing of the deity).

Red Chandan (Sandalwood Paste): Used for tilak (forehead mark) and decoration.

Vishwakarma Puja Mantra

Om Vishwakarmaya Namah

Om Nityakarmaya Namah

Om Arjun Sakhaya Namah

Om Vishwakarmaya Namostute. ?

Vishwakarma Puja Aarti: Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu

Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu,

Jai Shri Vishvakarma?

Sakal Srashti Ke Karata,

Rakshak Stuti Dharma?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Aadi Srashti Me Vidhi Ko,

Shruti Upadesh Diya?

Jeev Maatra Ka Jag Me,

Gyan Vikas Kiya?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Dhyan Kiya Jab Prabhu Ka,

Sakal Siddhi Aai?

Rishi Angeera Tap Se,

Shanti Nahin Pai?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Rog Grast Raja Ne,

Jab Aashray Leena?

Sankat Mochan Banakar,

Door Duhkha Keena?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Jab Rathakar Dampati,

Tumhari Ter Kari?

Sunakar Deen Prarthana,

Vipat Hari Sagari?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Ekanan Chaturanan,

Panchanan Raje?

Tribhuj Chaturbhuj Dashabhuj,

Sakal Roop Saaje?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Dhyan Dhare Tab Pad Ka,

Sakal Siddhi Aave?

Man Dwuvidha Mit Jave,

Atal Shakti Pave?

? Jai Shri Vishvakarma...?

Shri Vishvakarma Ki Aarti,

Jo Koi Gaave?

Bhajat Gajanand Swami,

Sukh Sampati Pave?

Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu,

Jai Shri Vishvakarma?

Sakal Srashti Ke Karata,

Rakshak Stuti Dharma?

Happy Vishwakarma Puja wishes in English

1. Here¡¯s extending my heartfelt greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Puja.

2. Vishwakarma Puja ke shubh avsar par, meri or se aap sabhi ko dheron shubh kamnayein.

3. Vishwakarma Prabhu ki kripa aap par sadaiv bani rahe. Yehi humari kamna hain. Happy Vishwakarma Puja 2023!

4. Here¡¯s paying a humble tribute to the architect of Gods and the God of all the skills. A very happy Vishwakarma Puja to you and your loved ones.

5. Warm greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. May lord Vishwakarma bless us all with peace, happiness, and prosperity.

6. May Lord Vishwakarma ¨C the deity of all craftsmen and architects endow upon you his virtue and goodwill. Happy Vishwakarma Puja 2023!

7. May you be blessed with success and growth in all your endeavours. A very Happy Vishwakarma Puja to you.

8. Happy Vishwakarma Puja to everyone. With the blessings of the divine architect Lord Vishwakarma, may we lead ourselves on the path of progress and sustainable development in harmony with the environment.

Happy Vishwakarma Puja 2023!

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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