Today, on September 17, Hindus across India are celebrating Vishwakarma Puja, a day that honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and engineer of the universe. This year’s celebration is made even more special by the auspicious Pushya Yoga. It is believed that observing Vishwakarma Puja during this favorable period can lead to significant growth and prosperity in one’s business and professional life.
Auspicious Timing and Planetary Alignments
Today marks a special celestial event as the sun enters the Virgo zodiac sign, an occurrence considered highly sacred in Hindu traditions. This transition, along with the favorable alignment of other planets and constellations, enhances the spiritual significance of the day. The sun is set to enter Virgo at 4:59 PM today. The day is also blessed with the presence of Punavasu Nakshatra until 9:24 AM, after which the auspicious Pushya Nakshatra will take over, creating a perfect window for rituals. This powerful combination of planetary positions makes this a highly potent time for prayer and worship, with a strong belief that it will bring good fortune and success in one’s profession and ventures. For a deeper understanding of these astrological occurrences, you can visit the Indian Almanac website.
How to Perform Vishwakarma Puja
Performing Vishwakarma Puja is a simple yet deeply meaningful ritual that can be done at your workplace to seek blessings for your tools and business.
- Start the day with a purifying bath and cleanse your designated puja area.
- Go to your workplace to honor Lord Vishwakarma.
- Clean all the tools and machinery you use daily.
- Perform the puja by offering flowers, akshat (unbroken rice), and sweets to your tools and machines.
- Light a ghee lamp and incense.
- Install a statue or picture of Lord Vishwakarma and offer prasad (consecrated food).
It is also customary to worship the Panchdev—Lord Vishnu, Ganesha, Navagraha, Devi, and Shiva—on this day. If you are planning to worship these deities, be sure to include them in your puja ritual to receive their collective blessings.
The Significance of Lord Vishwakarma
Lord Vishwakarma is considered the chief architect of the gods. It is believed that he was born as the seventh divine son of Brahma, the creator of the universe. Worshipping him is thought to remove obstacles and bring success in all professional endeavors.
Vishwakarma’s divine creations are legendary in Hindu mythology. It is said that he built many magnificent cities and structures across different ages. He is credited with creating Swarga Loka (the heavenly realm) in the Satya Yuga, the golden city of Lanka in the Treta Yuga, the city of Dwarka in the Dvapara Yuga, and even the city of Hastinapur in the Kali Yuga. He also built the Pushpak Viman, a mythical flying chariot, and Sudama Puri. These creations symbolize his mastery of architecture, engineering, and craftsmanship, making him a revered figure for artisans, engineers, and workers. To learn more about his divine feats, you can explore detailed information on Hindu mythology and its epic tales.