Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Is it on September 16 or 17? Date, time, puja vidhi and significance

Many people are confused about whether Vishwakarma Puja 2026 will be celebrated on September 16 or 17. The festival will be observed on Thursday, September 17, coinciding with Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun moves from Leo to Virgo.

Vishwakarma Puja is traditionally observed on Kanya Sankranti, the day the Sun moves from Leo (Simha) to Virgo (Kanya). In 2026, Kanya Sankranti falls on Thursday, September 17, and panchang references mark the same day as Vishwakarma Puja. This means the festival will be observed on September 17, rather than September 16.

Lord Vishwakarma is revered in Hindu tradition as the divine architect and craftsman. According to traditional beliefs, he created celestial structures and weapons for the gods, while the festival is particularly associated with people who work with machinery, tools and equipment.

Why machines and tools are worshipped on Vishwakarma Puja

On Vishwakarma Puja, devotees traditionally worship machines, vehicles, iron and steel tools and other equipment used in their daily work. The practice is associated with seeking prosperity, success and the removal of obstacles in professional activities.

Factories, workshops, offices and businesses may also perform special puja on the occasion, with equipment cleaned and decorated before the rituals.

Vishwakarma Puja 2026 shubh muhurat

The festival falls on September 17, with several auspicious periods listed for the day. These include Brahma Muhurta from 5:58 am to 6:44 am, morning muhurta from 6:21 am to 7:30 am, Abhijit Muhurta from 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm and Vijay Muhurta from 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm.

Twilight time is listed from 7:59 pm to 8:23 pm, while evening Sandhya is from 7:59 pm to 9:09 pm. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga are listed from 7:30 am to 4:23 pm.

Vishwakarma Puja samagri

The puja typically requires an idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma, a platform, ghee, perfume, roli, sandalwood, betel nuts and leaves, cloves, cardamom, camphor, sacred thread, Gangajal, fruits, flowers, sweets, coconut, Akshat and Kalava.

Vishwakarma Puja vidhi

Devotees traditionally begin the day by bathing early and cleaning the workplace or puja area. Gangajal may then be sprinkled for purification.

A clean red or yellow cloth is placed on a stool, followed by a kalash and an idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma. Roli, sandalwood and turmeric are applied to tools and machines before incense and lamps are offered.

Flowers, fruits and sweets are presented during the puja, followed by aarti. The prasad is then consumed and distributed among family members or colleagues.

Vishwakarma Aarti and traditional beliefs

The Vishwakarma Aarti praises Lord Vishwakarma as the creator and protector of the universe and seeks prosperity, peace and relief from difficulties. Devotees traditionally sing the aarti after completing the puja rituals.

With the festival falling on September 17 this year, workplaces and businesses observing Vishwakarma Puja can prepare their machines, tools and other equipment for the traditional worship associated with Kanya Sankranti.