Vishwakarma Puja is being celebrated across India on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The festival is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, traditionally revered as the divine architect and associated with craftsmanship, engineering and the creation of important structures.
The festival holds particular significance for workers, artisans, engineers, mechanics and people associated with manufacturing and technology. On this day, tools, machinery, vehicles and other equipment used for work are also worshipped as part of the celebrations.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 date and auspicious timing
According to the Hindu calendar, Vishwakarma Puja coincides with Kanya Sankranti, which marks the Sun's transition into Virgo. As per the timings cited by Drik Panchang, Kanya Sankranti occurs at 4:28 am IST on September 17 this year.
Devotees perform prayers and rituals during the day, seeking blessings for prosperity, safety and success in their work.
Significance of Lord Vishwakarma
Lord Vishwakarma has an important place in Hindu traditions and is described in Vedic literature as a divine creator associated with craftsmanship and construction.
According to traditional accounts, Vishwakarma is credited with creating several legendary cities and structures. These include Dwarka, associated with Lord Krishna, Indraprastha, associated with the Pandavas, and Lanka, traditionally linked with King Ravana.
He is also traditionally believed to have created or forged several divine weapons, including Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra, Lord Shiva's Trishula and Lord Kartikeya's spear.
Why tools and machines are worshipped
One of the most distinctive features of Vishwakarma Puja is the worship of tools and machinery. In factories, workshops and garages, workers clean their equipment and decorate it with flowers before offering prayers.
The practice has also expanded with changing workplaces. Modern offices and technology-related workplaces may include computers, laptops and other equipment in the day's rituals.
Many factories temporarily stop regular production so employees can participate in collective prayers and share prasad.
Vishwakarma Puja rituals
Devotees generally begin the celebrations by cleaning their workplaces and the equipment used for their daily work. Tools and machines are then decorated and placed for worship.
Flowers, vermilion or tilak and sacred threads such as kalava may be offered during the puja. Lamps are lit and prayers are recited in honour of Lord Vishwakarma.
The rituals are traditionally concluded with Vishwakarma aarti. Devotees seek blessings for prosperity, protection and the successful continuation of their work.
The festival therefore brings together religious devotion and the importance of craftsmanship, labour and technology, making it particularly significant for people whose livelihoods depend on tools, machines and skilled work.
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