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Vishwakarma Puja 2021: Significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi - details here

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Vishwakarma, the architect of the world.

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Every year on September 17, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated in the Indian states of Karnataka, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura. 

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Vishwakarma, the architect. In Rig Veda, he is known as the architect of the world with knowledge of the science of mechanics and architecture. 

As per legend, he built the holy city of Dwarka, where Lord Krishna ruled and also the Maya Sabha of the Pandavas. Lord Vishwakarma is also known as the creator of many magnificent weapons for the Gods.

Vishwakarma Puja 2021: Significance

On September 17 every year, devotees organize a puja at their factories and industrial areas. On this day, factory and shop owners conduct puja to seek blessing for excellence in their field. All the electronic devices are worshipped on this day. 

Vishwakarma Puja 2021: Shubh Muhurat

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on the last day of the Bengali month Bhadra which is also known as Bhadra Sankranti or Kanya Sankranti. This year, Vishwakarma Puja will be marked on September 17 and the Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti muhurat will begin at 01:29 am.

Vishwakarma Puja Vidhi 

The statue of Lord Vishwakarma is installed at the workplace.  Some people worship their machinery as a personification of Lord Vishwakarma. At many places, Yajna is also organized to celebrate the day. 

How do people celebrate? 

People usually have a bath before the puja. After remembering Lord Vishnu in their mind, they keep Lord Vishwakarma’s statue or portrait on a platform. As part of the tradition, a flower is taken in the right hand. Following this, an Akshat (holy water) is taken and chants are recited. . Sprinkle the Akshat all around the room and leave the flower in the water. 

People tie a Raksha Sutra or the holy thread on their right hand and remember Lord Vishwakarma. After the puja, offer water, the flower, and sweets to the machinery. Carry out the Yajna to complete the Puja. 

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