The annual festival of Vishwakarma Day, dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman in Hindu tradition, will be observed on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. The day coincides with Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters Virgo, making it an astrologically auspicious occasion.
Date and Timings
- Festival Date: 17 September 2025 (Wednesday)
- Sankranti Moment: 1:55 AM
- Also Known As: Vishwakarma Puja, Vishwakarma Jayanti, Biswakarma Puja
The festival is celebrated widely across West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Tripura, and several parts of northern and eastern India.
Rituals and Celebrations
On Vishwakarma Day, devotees worship Lord Vishwakarma, seeking blessings for prosperity, creativity, and safety at work. The rituals include:
- Cleaning and decorating tools, machinery, vehicles, and workplaces before performing the puja.
- Offering flowers, fruits, sweets, incense, lamps, sandalwood paste, and vermilion during the prayers.
- Workshops and factories often remain closed or operate partially so workers can participate in the rituals.
- In many industrial towns, elaborate pandals are set up where workers and engineers gather to worship collectively.
Significance
Lord Vishwakarma is considered the creator of the universe’s architecture, weapons, and celestial machines. He is also believed to have designed mythological cities such as Dwarka and Hastinapur.
The day holds great importance for artisans, engineers, architects, mechanics, and factory workers, who honor their tools and instruments as sacred. Celebrating Vishwakarma Puja is seen as a way to ensure success, innovation, and protection from accidents in workplaces.
Special Observance in 2025
This year’s Vishwakarma Day aligns with Bhadra Sankranti / Kanya Sankranti, adding special astrological significance. Large-scale celebrations are expected in industrial hubs like Bokaro, Jamshedpur, and Kolkata, where workers are preparing grand setups for the puja.