Vishwakarma Jayanti, also known as the Biswakarma puja, is performed to revere and celebrate the birth of the God Vishwakarma. This festival is observed to honor the God who is known to be the architect and who created the entire universe and earth.
Vishwakarma Bhagwan and Vishwakarma Puja
It is said that when there was no land, no water and when nothing existed, Shri Vishwakarma created everything. This Puja celebration and worshipping Vishwakarma God has been done since ancient times to worship and celebrate His birth. People from Bengal often refer to Lord Vishwakarma as Biswakarma God. This year the auspicious day of Biswakarma Puja falls on the 16th of September, which is Monday.
Vishwakarma Puja Tithi, Muhurat & Nakshatra (Date & Time):
Vishwakarma Puja Date on Monday, September 16, 2024
Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti Moment - 07:53 PM
Kanya Sankranti on Monday, September 16, 2024
About Lord Vishwakarma:
Vishwakarma is one of the significant deities in Hinduism who is known as the creator or the designer of the entire world. He is also referred to as ‘Swayambhu’, which is a Sanskrit word meaning self-made or one who manifests self.
In the Moolastambha Purana, there is a hymn which states that Vishwakarma God was the one who created Himself when there was absolutely no land, water, earth, air, light, sky or any God. It is believed that even before Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh came into existence, Lord Vishwakarma created Himself.
According to the mentions in the ancient Holy Hindu Scriptures, Vishwakarma is said to be associated with Shiva as Vishwakarma was born during the blessed Magh Shukla Trayodashi and the Vishwakarma day after Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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Vishwakarma is said to be the one who constructed many beautiful cities and towns including the city of Dwarka where Shri Krishna grew up. The Bhagvat Purana too mentions him as the Vedic period architect.
In the Rig Veda, Shri Vishwakarma is addressed as the God-like carpenter and is acknowledged as Sthapatya Veda. The word Sthapatya means ‘establishment’, and the word Veda means ‘knowledge’.
He was thus famous as the God of creation, an architect and the one who is the creator of the science of mechanics. It is also said that he created divine weapons for God’s and Goddesses.
According to the ancient Scriptures, Vishwakarma had five faces, namely the Sadyojāta, Vāmadeva, Aghora, Tatpuruṣha, and Īsāna. Out of these 5 faces, He made five Prajapatis (God who protects and who is the creator) namely Manu, Maya, Twosta, Silpy and Viswajna. Along with these Prajapatis, he also created five respective Rishis who are the Gothra rishis of Vishwakarma (caste). People often ask, ‘who is Vishwakarma caste?’ so, the below given gotra rishis are considered as Vishwakarma caste.
Sānaga Brahma Rishi
Sanāthana Brahma Rishi
Ahabhuna Brahma Rishi
Prathna Brahma Rishi
Suparna Brahma Rishi
Vishwakarma Puja History
Vishwakarma Jayanti has its roots in ancient Indian writings and scriptures. One of the oldest Hindu scriptures, the Rigveda, contains the earliest mentions of Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Vishwakarma is regarded in Hindu mythology as the celestial designer of the universe. He constructed and created several weapons for the Gods, such as Shiva's Trishul, Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra, Lanka King Ravana's Pushpaka Vimana and Indra's Vajra, Dwarka, Lord Krishna's realm, and the Maya Sabha for the Pandavas. He also built numerous palaces for the gods of all four yugas. Over time, this festival has become an important event for craftsmen, workers and artists to honour Lord Vishwakarma and seek his blessings for success, innovation and skill in their various industries.
How to do Vishwakarma Puja at Workplace?
The Vishwakarma Puja is generally performed by couples or individuals on the Bhumi (land) where the factory or the business building has been erected. This puja is performed by couples or even by individuals to seek the blessings of Vishwakarma and to ensure the overall prosperity and success of the business.
The workplace, shops, and offices are decorated with flower torans. An idol or photograph of Lord Vishwakarma is installed along with the Yantra. Puja begins by chanting the mantras and offering prayers and worship to the Lord. Later, employees and labourers who attend the puja too take blessings of God by bowing their heads and by joining their hands. Once the puja is completed. Prasad is distributed among all present at the puja.
Vishwakarma Puja Vidhi:
Wake up early in the morning and clean the place where you will perform the Vishwakarma Puja.
Decorate the Puja altar with fresh flowers and dress the deity idols with colourful and clean deity Vastra (clothes) and deity Abhushan (jewellery).
Place the tools or equipment in front of the Puja altar.
Now with a clear mind, join your hands and close your eyes and meditate on the Yantra by concentrating on its centre point.
Chant the mantra “Om Shri Srishtanaya Sarvasiddhaya Vishwakarmaaya Namo Namah”
Apply Sandalwood tilak on the deity idols, the Yantra and the tools that state the nature of work and are significant for that specific industry.
Apply vermillion on the deity idols, the deity photographs and the tools.
Offer prayers and worship to the deity by singing praises, performing the aarti and chanting the mantra.
Light ghee lamps, burn incense and dhoop sticks and offer its fumes to the deities.
Offer some flowers and place a Kalash near the idol. You can also use deep, incense, betel nut, etc., while worshipping. Now offer flowers and akshat to the deities.
Sprinkle Akshat and flower petals all over the house
Tie Moli (Mauli) on the right-hand wrist of the people present for the puja
Offer Prasad to the deities first and then distribute it among family and friends.
Some people also perform Havan on this auspicious occasion.
Vishwakarma Puja Mantra:
'Om Prithivai Namah Om Anantham Namah Om Qumayi Namah Om Shri Srishtanaya Sarvasiddhaya Vishwakarmaaya Namo Namah'
ओम आधार शक्तपे नम: और ओम् कूमयि नम:
ओम अनन्तम नम:, पृथिव्यै नम:
Vishwakarma Vrat Katha
According to Hindu mythology, the worship of Rishi Vishwakarma is conducted on the fourteenth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Ashwin. This ritual, performed on September 16th, brings special blessings to traders and craftsmen. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishwakarma, the world's first architect and engineer, was born. This is why factories and companies celebrate Vishwakarma Puja, honoring his contributions to ancient architecture and craftsmanship.
In ancient times, Lord Vishwakarma is said to have built the palaces and weapons for the gods. However, the story of his birth is less known. It begins at the dawn of creation when Lord Vishnu appeared, resting on the Sheshashaiya (the serpent bed) in the Kshira Sagar (Ocean of Milk). From his navel emerged a lotus, from which Brahma, with his four faces, was born.
Brahma's son, named Vastu Dev, was the seventh son born to a woman named Vastu. Vastu Dev married Angirasi, and together they had a son named Rishi Vishwakarma. Like his father, Rishi Vishwakarma became a Master of Architecture. Renowned for his extraordinary skills, he crafted the divine palaces and weapons of the gods.
It is believed that Lord Vishwakarma created Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra, Shiva's Trishul, Lord Krishna's city of Dwarka, the Pandavas' city of Indraprastha, the Pushpak Vimana, Indra's Vajra, and the golden city of Lanka. The golden palace in Lanka, built for Lord Shiva, was later taken by Ravana as a gift during its consecration ceremony.
This tale of Lord Vishwakarma's birth and his legendary creations highlights his revered status as a divine architect and engineer, whose legacy continues to be celebrated through Vishwakarma Puja.
Vishwakarma Puja Significance:
The Vishwakarma puja day is considered highly auspicious and significant by people who are in the business of manufacturing and machine industry. Factory owners, factory workers, welders, artisans, smiths, craftsmen, mechanics, engineers, architects, industrialists, artists and operators too consider this day as auspicious and significant.
The Vishwakarma Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion and zeal in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tripura, Assam, Jharkhand and Odisha.
It is believed that Lord Vishwakarma will shower riches, success and abundance to the business hence before starting any business or setting up a factory, Lord Vishwakarma Puja is performed.
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