Tue Sep 17 02:59:59 UTC 2024: ## Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated Today, September 17th
**Noida, India:** Vishwakarma Puja, a Hindu festival honoring the god of creation and craftsmanship, is being celebrated today, September 17th, 2024. The festival typically falls on Kanya Sankranti, which this year occurred on September 16th. However, due to the sun entering the Kanya zodiac on September 16th at 7:29 PM, the puja is being observed on the 17th according to the “udayatithi” principle.
Vishwakarma Puja is particularly important for artisans, engineers, architects, and those involved in construction and manufacturing. Devotees are encouraged to offer prayers and perform rituals for their tools and machinery on this day, seeking blessings for success and smooth operations.
This year, the auspicious time for the puja falls within the “Ravi Yoga” period, beginning at 6:07 AM and ending at 1:53 PM on September 17th. Traditionally, people tie “kalava” (sacred thread) to their tools and machinery, offer sweets, perform aarti, and chant the mantra “Om Vishvakarmaneh Namah.”
It is believed that performing these rituals on this day brings prosperity and good fortune in business and work.
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