- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Diwali Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated after the festival of light -Diwali. On the sacred occasion, devotees worship Lord Vishwakarma, who is known as the cosmic architect and craftsman of the world. People worship him for the prosperity and abundance in their professional lives. Traditionally, the puija is done by craftsmen, engineers, mechanics, artisans, and factory workers or any worker in general, to receive the divine blessings of Lord Vishwakarma for skill, innovativeness, and success in their professional lives. To your surprise, Lord Vishwakarma is believed to be the divine power behind the massive palaces of the gods. He is known to have built breathtaking palaces and mighty weapons of gods like Vishnu and Shiva.
When Is Diwali Vishwakarma Puja?
The festival is part of of five-day-long Diwali festivities. There is a celebration in some areas around India, where people observe Vishwakarma Puja, that are typically performed the next day after Diwali. On the special Hindu occasion, people pray to their tools, machines, vehicles, and instruments, which represent the gratitude and seeking protection from God for their working equipment and careers in general. This year, the holy occasion of Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on the 22nd of October.
The worship includes rituals like cleaning and decorating workplaces, praying to Lord Vishwakarma, and conducting puja rituals to seek blessings for innovation, safety, and achievement. On the day, people usually also keep their factories, workplaces, and offices closed or have fewer working hours so that workers can participate in the festivities.
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In short, Diwali Vishwakarma Puja is a celebration of divine creativity and the work spirit, along with professional abundance. Additionally, it is also important to note that devotees worship their tools and machines on the sacred day, which is a form of gratitude and devotion towards their respective fields of work and reminds us that we should be grateful and respect everything we have in life.