Vishwakarma is one of the better-known gods in the Hindu pantheon, and probably one of the most relevant ones in this day and age. And as Vishwakarma Puja rolls around, here's a quick look at who this god is and why he is worshipped across the country.
When is Vishwakarma Puja?
Vishwakarma Puja falls on Kanya Sankranti every year, which is just after theGanpati festival in India. It usually falls in the month of September or October. This year it is on 17 September. In some places,Vishwakarma Puja is also celebrated the day after Diwali, which means it falls on October or November.
The Vishwakarma Puja on Kanya Sankranti is usually celebrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand in the north, Karnataka in the south and Assam, West Bengal Odisha and Tripura in the east in honour of Vishwakarma, who is considered the divine architect among Hindus.
Why is Vishwakarma worshipped?
The name Vishwakarma, in the earliest days of Hinduism, was used to be attributed toBrahma. Indeed, the story of the universe being born out of Vishwakarma's navel mirrors the story of Brahma giving birth to the universe. The name would later be used to refer to other gods as well.
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