Tue Sep 17 03:39:57 UTC 2024: ## Vishwakarma Puja 2024: When and How to Celebrate the Day Dedicated to the Divine Architect

**Bhopal, India:** Vishwakarma Puja, also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Diwas, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe. This year, the festival is slated for **September 17th**, with auspicious timings from 6:07 AM to 11:44 AM.

The festival falls on Kanya Sankranti, which marks the entry of the Sun into the Virgo zodiac sign. This year, Kanya Sankranti occurs on September 16th at 7:03 PM.

On Vishwakarma Puja, devotees worship their vehicles, machines, tools, and workplaces. They also perform various rituals at home. The day is considered auspicious for seeking blessings for prosperity and success in all endeavors.

**Here’s how you can celebrate Vishwakarma Puja:**

* **Clean your workspace and vehicles thoroughly.**
* **Decorate tools and machines with flowers.**
* **Offer kumkum (vermilion), flowers, and other offerings.**
* **Prepare a special bhog (offering) of sweets and fruits.**
* **Recite Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma.**
* **Seek blessings from the Lord.**

**Important Points to Remember:**

* Avoid consuming tamasic food (foods that are heavy and difficult to digest) on this day.
* Refrain from causing any harm or distress to others.
* Practice compassion and positive thoughts.

Vishwakarma Puja is a day to express gratitude to the divine architect and seek his blessings for a prosperous and fulfilling life.

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