Vishwakarma Puja 2025: Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti, is one of the most special festivals for workers, artisans, engineers, and craftsmen across India and Nepal. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, who is described in the Rig Veda as the divine architect of the universe. In different scriptures, he is regarded either as the son of Lord Brahma or as an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
In 2025, Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Wednesday, 17 September, during Kanya Sankranti. This is the day when devotees honour Lord Vishwakarma by worshipping their tools, machines, and instruments, seeking blessings for prosperity, innovation, and safety in their professions.
Vishwakarma Puja 2025: Date
According to Drik Panchang, Vishwakarma Puja in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 17. This year, the auspicious time for Vishwakarma Puja begins at 1:55 am. The day also falls on Bhadra Sankranti, the last day of the Bengali month of Bhadra, and is observed during Kanya Sankranti.
Significance of Vishwakarma Puja
Lord Vishwakarma is known as the original creator of architecture, mechanics, and engineering in Hindu tradition. As per Drik Panchang, he is believed to have built some of the most important cities and weapons mentioned in scriptures, including Dwarka City for Lord Krishna, Indraprastha Palace for the Pandavas, Golden Lanka for Ravana, Sudamapuri for Sudama Ji, and Swargaloka, the celestial abode of the Gods. He is also said to have made divine weapons like Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra, Shiva’s Trishul, and Kartikeya’s spear. Today, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped as a symbol of creativity and skill, inspiring everyone from artisans and architects to engineers and industrial workers.
Vishwakarma Puja: Rituals and traditions to follow
Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated with special traditions that honour skill and craftsmanship. Workers clean, decorate, and worship their tools, machinery, and instruments, while offering prayers, flowers, and incense to Lord Vishwakarma. Factories, workshops, and industrial units hold pujas, often followed by community feasts. On this day, workers pray for safety, innovation, and productivity in their professions. While the festival is observed as a restricted holiday in India, it is a public holiday in Nepal, with government offices closed.
Why Vishwakarma Puja matters today
Vishwakarma Puja is not just a religious festival; it also celebrates hard work, creativity, and dedication. In today’s world of technology and industry, the festival holds even greater importance as it reminds us that progress depends not just on machines, but also on the skills, discipline, and creativity of the people behind them.
