If you run a workshop, factory or studio, the day of Vishwakarma Puja comes with a lot to arrange: cleaning the machinery, setting up the tools and organising the team. A pandit leads the puja, so you can focus on your people and your work.
Why it is done
Vishwakarma is regarded in tradition as the architect and craftsman of the gods. Many communities of craftspeople, engineers and workshop owners worship Vishwakarma and their tools, often on Kanya Sankranti in September, though some regions mark it on other days.
Who it is for
Owners of workshops, factories and studios; engineers, mechanics and craftspeople; shops with tools or equipment; teams who want to mark the day together.
When to do it
Many families and workplaces observe it around mid-September, on Kanya Sankranti, but regional dates vary. Your pandit can confirm the date and a muhurat. Follow your family's or community's custom.
Choose your ceremony
About 1 hour for the standard ceremony; about 1.5 hours for the extended one.
- Standard: The standard ceremony: a short puja with ganesh pooja, sankalp, kalash, worship of Vishwakarma and the tools, and aarti. About 1 hour, 8 vidhi steps, led by one pandit.
- Extended: The extended ceremony: a fuller puja with more steps and offerings and more time for worshipping tools and machinery. About 1.5 hours, 12 vidhi steps, led by one pandit.
Choose the standard for a small workplace or team. Choose the extended ceremony if you have more machinery, tools or a larger team.
Choose 'With samagri' and the pandit brings the ritual items. Choose 'Own samagri' if you already have them or prefer to buy them yourself, and ask the pandit for the list in advance.
Video option
Vishwakarma Puja is best done with the pandit present in person, so video is not offered for it.
The sequence
- Ganesh pooja
- Sankalp with workplace and owner details
- Kalash sthapana
- Navagraha prayers
- Worship of Vishwakarma
- Worship of tools and machinery, with tilak and flowers
- Aarti
- Prasad and teertha shared with the team
How to prepare
- Clean the workplace, tools and machinery the day before
- Switch off and secure machines before the puja
- Arrange the tools and equipment in a clear area for worship
- Keep flowers, fruit and sweets ready, as per custom
- Let the team know the muhurat so they can attend
- Decide whether you will use pandit-provided samagri or your own
Who should attend
The owner, the team and the staff. Everyone is welcome for the aarti and prasad.
Your tradition
Vishwakarma Puja differs by region, including the date, the offerings and whether machinery is worshipped. Tell us your tradition and workplace type when booking.
Safety
The puja involves tools and machinery, and often a diya or camphor. Make sure machines are switched off and unplugged, keep flames away from oil, fuel and flammable materials, and keep the team clear of heavy equipment during the puja.
Questions
When is Vishwakarma Puja? Often around mid-September, on Kanya Sankranti, though dates vary by region. Your pandit can confirm.
How long should I plan for? About 1 hour for the standard ceremony and about 1.5 hours for the extended one.
Does the pandit need to be at the workplace? Yes. The ritual involves worship of tools and machinery, so video is not offered.
Can it be done at home? Yes, for small tools or a home studio. Tell the pandit what you will be worshipping.