Mon Sep 16 09:59:58 UTC 2024: ## Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Celebrated on September 17th, According to the Panchang

**Bhopal, India:** The annual Vishwakarma Puja, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe, will be celebrated on **September 17th, 2024**.

While some believe the puja falls on September 16th, coinciding with Kanya Sankranti, the panchang (Hindu calendar) clarifies that the auspicious time for the puja is from 6:07 AM to 11:44 AM on September 17th.

Vishwakarma Puja is observed by devotees to seek the blessings of Lord Vishwakarma for their vehicles, tools, machinery, and businesses. The day involves cleaning and decorating workplaces, offering flowers and kumkum to tools, and performing various puja rituals. It’s a time for seeking divine protection and prosperity in all endeavors.

**Puja Rituals:**

* Clean and decorate the workplace or vehicle.
* Offer flowers and kumkum to tools and machinery.
* Perform traditional puja with offerings of sweets, fruits, and other prasad.
* Chant Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma.

**Important Notes:**

* Avoid tamasic food on this day.
* Refrain from causing harm or distress to anyone.
* Focus on positivity and peace.

Vishwakarma Puja is a time for gratitude and devotion, seeking the blessings of the divine architect for a prosperous and successful year ahead.

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