According to astrologers, there is some confusion this year regarding the date of Vishwakarma Puja. Every year, the Sun transitions from the Leo zodiac sign to Virgo in the month of Bhadrapada.
In 2024, Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Monday, 17th September. On this day, the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, the divine engineer of the gods and the creator of the universe, will be observed. He is considered the seventh son of Lord Brahma. On this day, workers and craftsmen who work with machines worship their tools and offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma. This year, the festival falls on a Tuesday, so let's check the auspicious time (Vishwakarma Puja Shubh Muhurat) for the worship.
Lord Vishwakarma: The Architect and Craftsman
As per scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma is considered the architect and craftsman of the gods. He is credited with creating Indrapuri, Dwarka, Hastinapur, Swargalok, Lanka, and Jagannath Puri. It is also said that he made Lord Shiva’s Trishul and Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra. Hence, weapons and tools are worshipped during Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Sun’s Transition into Virgo
Astrologers say that there is confusion among many people this year regarding the correct date of Vishwakarma Puja. Every year, the Sun enters Virgo from Leo during the month of Bhadrapada, marking the time for the puja. However, this year, the Sun will transition into Virgo on Monday, 16th September at 7:29 PM, leading to some confusion about the exact date and timing of the puja.
Vishwakarma Puja's Auspicious Timings
On Tuesday, 17th September, Vishwakarma Puja will be observed during the Ravi Yoga. The Ravi Yoga begins at 6:07 AM and ends at 1:53 PM. During this time, factories, workshops, and shops will hold their pujas. Workers, especially those in technical fields, refrain from using their tools after the worship. All machinery and equipment in factories are also worshipped on this day. People working in technical fields consider Lord Vishwakarma their deity.
Where is Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated?
While Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated across India, it is particularly prominent in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. On this day, people in the technical fields offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma and distribute offerings as prasad after the puja.