Vishwakarma Puja is an important cultural festival which is celebrated all across India. The day holds special significance to those who are in the field of engineering or manufacturing sector and other related industries. Vishwakarma Puja is a day dedicated to honouring Bhagwan Vishwakarma who is believed to be the most loved divine architect and engineer of the Gods. This year Vishwakarma Puja is falling on wednesday, the 17th of September, 2025 and will be celebrated with great devotion and prayers.
Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect
Lord Vishwakarma is considered the regarded as the heavenly architect and the monarch of all kinds of arts and sciences. He is accredited with designing and constructing various cities and structures that hold mythological significance. The holy city of Dwarka, the Sone ki Lanka (Golden Lanka), Swarga Lok(heaven) and the palace of Indraprastha amongst others are supposed to be designed and built by Lord Vishwakarma. Vishwakarma Bhagwan is the symbol which represents the flawless amalgamation of intellect, art and skill.
The creativity prowess of Bhagwan Vishwakarma is represented in his precision, the technology in his masterpieces and his flawless craftsmanship. These qualities are the reason why Lord Vishwakarma or Bhagwan Vishwakarma is specially worshipped and celebrated by workers, industry people, craftsmen and mechanics.
How is Vishwakarma Puja celebrated, Puja timings, Puja rituals and Puja Vidhi
This year Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on 17th september, 2025 which is a wednesday. The puja timings are given below:
- Tithi beginning time: September 17, 2025 at 12:21 am
- Tithi ending time: September 17, 2025 at 11:39 pm Vishwakarma Puja 2025 date and puja vidhi: All you need to know | Spirituality News – India TV
On this day all Indians worship all and any kinds of machine they either own or on which they work. At the core of the Puja essence and Puja of Vishwakarma Puja is one and all worshipping their tools, machines any kinds of instruments which are used for their work. The preparations for the puja begin well in time. Factories, workshops, and garages are cleaned and either decorated with flowers, lights and glitter or the decorations are in line with the current great achievements and milestones happening in India like launching of Chandrayan and winning of world cup etc. Cars, scooters, bikes, tools, computer equipment and machinery are washed and decorated. After that they are worshipped and thanked for their service.
Murti (Idol) or pictures of Lord Vishwakarma’s idol are worshipped along with the above mentioned machines, equipments, etc. Pushp (flowers), mithai, sweets, fruits, coins, panchamrit, paan ke patte (betel leaf), supari, dhoop and agarbatti (incense sticks) are used during the puja. At some offices and homes havan is also performed. Vishwakarma Puja 2025 Date, Timing, Rituals, Wishes, Messages
Cultural programs, skits, bhoj (community feasts), bhandara, making beautiful pandals and offering community prayers are also ways of marking this day in some manufacturing units. The day marks no difference between senior and junior and all come together to thank Lord Vishwakarma.
Divine importance of Vishwakarma Puja 2025
2025 is the year of discoveries and technological developments. Local factories and industries are also going global. So, paying a tribute and thanking Lord Vishwakarma on Vishwakarma Puja this year becomes even more meaningful and emotional. This day reminds us that skill, learning, craftsmanship, training and knowledge never go wasted and are eternal.
The day reminds us that it is our responsibility to wisely use our skills, our machines, our tools, our vehicles and any of our equipment. The day teaches us that if we pay respect to the tools which support us, they will support us back in the best possible way.
The day is not only for physically worshipping materialistic things but also for some introspections and mental clarity and peace so that best results can be achieved from all the hard work and effort we put.
Everyone can participate and contribute
Vishwakarma Puja is a great opportunity for student, artisan, entrepreneur or engineering and technology professionals to to pause and reflect on their effort. One can contribute by:
- Regularly cleaning and neatly maintaining the tools or workplace.
- Praying and thanking the Lord Vishwakarma for all that he has given
- Appreciating and encouraging community and teams.
- Becoming a part of new innovation and technology
- Assisting in following best practices
Conclusion
This day, Vishwakarma Puja 2025 is not just a day to worship Lord Vishwakarma, but a day to honour all that is associated with it. This day is an amalgamation of traditions and technology, invention and rituals, innovation and devotion.
Let us all inculcate the qualities and preachings of Bhagwan Vishwakarma’ and aim for excellence and become the best in whatever it is that we do.