Vishwakarma Puja 2023: All about its significance, rituals, date, and time

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Vishwakarma Jayanti, a day of profound religious significance for Hindus, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the world's first architect and the god of creation. On this auspicious day, Lord Vishwakarma is venerated with great devotion. Coincidentally, Kanya Sankranti is also observed on the same day. This year, Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, specifically on September 17, 2023.

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Date and Time

• Vishwakarma Puja Date: September 17, 2023
• Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti Moment: September 17, 2023 - 01:43 PM
• Kanya Sankranti: September 17, 2023

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Significance
In Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma is described as one of the mind-born sons of Lord Brahma. He is credited with creating the magnificent kingdom of Lord Krishna, known as Dwarika Nagri. This day is calculated based on the Bisuddha Siddhanta. Lord Vishwakarma played a pivotal role as the chief architect of the universe and assisted Lord Brahma in the creation of the cosmos. He is credited with crafting the divine abodes of all Hindu deities, as well as their weapons and vehicles.


Vishwakarma Puja holds immense significance among Hindus, especially those in the laboring community. On this auspicious day, workers offer prayers to Lord Vishwakarma, seeking his blessings for success in their respective fields. Those who operate machinery take a day off to honor Lord Vishwakarma, performing puja rituals at their workplaces and celebrating with great joy.

In certain eastern Indian states like Tripura, West Bengal, Orissa, and Jharkhand, Vishwakarma Day is celebrated as Biswakarma Puja. It is a crucial occasion for craftsmen and artisans across the nation.

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Rituals
Devotees rise early and purify themselves with a bath.

Special pujas are conducted at offices, factories, shops, and other places of work, adorned with flowers and mango leaves.

Some devotees worship Lord Vishwakarma's vehicle, the elephant.

Workers pay reverence to their tools and refrain from working on this day.

Many people organize food stalls (Bhandara) and distribute food and water to those in need.