Tue Sep 17 06:10:13 UTC 2024: ## Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Celebrations for the Architect God

This year, Vishwakarma Puja, a celebration honoring the Hindu God of creation, architecture, and engineering, will be observed on **September 17th**. This annual festival marks the birthday of Lord Vishwakarma, believed to have crafted the heavens and created structures like Lanka, Dwarka, and the Jagannath Temple.

**Auspicious Timing:**

The best time for performing the puja falls between **6:07 AM and 11:43 AM** on September 17th. The auspicious Ravi Yoga will be present from 6:07 AM to 1:52 PM. Avoid the period of Bhadra, which starts after midday.

**Puja Rituals & Offerings:**

The puja involves offering prayers and rituals to Lord Vishwakarma. Devotees typically set up an altar with a picture or statue of the deity. Offerings include:

* **Puja Samagri:** Wooden platform, yellow cloth, Navagraha, clay pot, sacred thread (janeu), turmeric, vermillion, rice, betel nut, thread (mouli), clove, camphor, ghee, fire pit, mango wood, Ganga water, cardamom, dried betel nut, coconut with hair, fruits, sweets, perfume, yogurt, cucumber, honey, and a mix of five fruits.

**Significance:**

The day is marked by special prayers for the well-being of tools, machinery, and vehicles. It is a day to pay respect to the skills and artistry of artisans and engineers.

**Note:** This article also includes information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday celebrations which is not directly related to Vishwakarma Puja.

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