According to Rig Veda, lord Vishwakarma is regarded as one of the original creators of the universe.
Sources said that in the 1965 the Viswakarma temple was established at the base of the Kamakhya temple.
The Viswakarma temple was founded by Bhabakanta Sarmah who was a priest of the Kamakhya temple.
Every year with the Viswakarma puja is celebrated with prompt and gaiety in this temple. Devotees from across the state thronged in to the temple to offer worship to the Hindu deity and to seek blessings.
Lord Vishwakarma is hailed as the engineer of the Gods, and he is one of the deities who finds a mention in the Rig Veda. He is said to have come into being on Kanya Sankranti day. Therefore, the date of Vishwakarma puja, more or less remains the same every year as per the Gregorian calendar. Architects, carpenters, engineers, technicians, mechanics and sculptors worship him and therefore, special pujas are organised at factories, mills and workshops to honour the engineer of the Universe.
Vishwakarma Puja 2021 date and time
As per Hindu religion the date of Vishwakarma Puja almost remains the same every year in mid-September which is September 17 (today) and the time is 1:29 am.
Significance of Vishwakarma Puja
Primarily the owners of shops, factories and industries observed the puja of lord Vishwakarma. On this day, they worship tools and offer prayers to keep their livelihood secure, for the smooth functioning of machines.
Viswakarma puja is mainly observed in West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, Bihar and in Jharkhand.
India's neighbour, Nepal also celebrates Vishwakarma Puja. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there will be no grand celebrations this year.
