Vishwakarma Puja 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, Rituals and Celebrations Across India

Every year, there comes a day when the creators of our world — the engineers, craftsmen, architects, and mechanics — set their tools down, not to rest, but to worship. This is Vishwakarma Puja, a festival that honours Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe, the original engineer, and the celestial artisan behind the wonders of creation.

Whether it’s a buzzing factory floor, a quiet design studio, or a busy garage, this day is a tribute to the spirit of creation, innovation, and craftsmanship. It’s more than a religious ritual — it’s a celebration of human skill, labour, and the tools that shape our modern world.

When is Vishwakarma Puja in 2025?

Vishwakarma Puja in 2025 will be observed on Wednesday, 17th September. The day holds special astrological and spiritual significance as it coincides with Kanya Sankranti, marking the Sun’s transition into the Virgo zodiac sign — a sacred moment in the Hindu calendar.

According to the Vedic Panchang, the soul’s significator, Surya Dev (Sun God), will move into Virgo at 1:54 AM on the night of September 16 (early hours of September 17). This moment is believed to bring divine energy, making it highly auspicious for beginning rituals and spiritual practices.

Furthermore, this day is also significant as it coincides with:

Indira Ekadashi – a spiritually potent day for fasting and seeking liberation for ancestors
Vishwakarma Jayanti – birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma
Bhadra Sankranti – marking the end of the Bengali month of Bhadra

Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings) for Vishwakarma Puja 2025

To derive the maximum spiritual benefit, rituals are ideally performed during the Punya Kaal or Maha Punya Kaal. These timings are considered especially favourable for prayers, offerings, and tool worship.

Punya Kaal: 5:36 AM to 11:44 AM
Maha Punya Kaal: 5:36 AM to 7:39 AM

Workspaces and homes begin their puja preparations early in the morning during these sacred hours.

What is the Significance of Vishwakarma Puja?

Lord Vishwakarma is considered the divine architect of the universe in Hindu mythology. Revered as the god of engineering, architecture, carpentry, and craftsmanship, he is credited with creating some of the most magnificent structures and divine weapons, including:

Dwarka, the opulent city of Lord Krishna
Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas
Swargaloka, the heavenly realm of the gods
Lanka, the golden kingdom of Ravana
Sudamapuri, the abode of Sudama
Weapons like Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra, Shiva’s Trishul, and Kartikeya’s spear

For this reason, professionals across many fields — engineers, artisans, mechanics, factory workers, architects, designers — offer their heartfelt prayers to seek blessings for safety, creativity, prosperity, and perfection in their work.

How is Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated?

The rituals of Vishwakarma Puja may vary slightly across different states and professions, but the central theme remains universal — to honour the tools of one’s trade and the divine force that empowers creation.

Here’s how the day typically unfolds:

People begin the day with a holy bath, symbolising physical and spiritual purification before worship.

Workspaces, factories, studios, and offices are cleaned thoroughly and decorated with flowers and rangoli.

An idol or image of Lord Vishwakarma is placed at the heart of the workplace — near machines, tools, or in a dedicated prayer area.

Tools, machines, and vehicles are worshipped with diya (lamps), incense, flowers, sweets, and akshat (raw rice), acknowledging their role in daily work.

Special prayers are offered for safety, progress, and continued success in professional life.

Many organizations declare a partial or full day off, allowing employees to participate in the festivities and rituals.

For those working from home or not in formal employment, the puja can also be performed at home with equal devotion.

When is Vishwakarma Jayanti (Indira Ekadashi Auspicious Time)?

This year, Vishwakarma Jayanti will be celebrated on the Ekadashi tithi (11th lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwin month. On September 17, Indira Ekadashi, Kanya Sankranti, and Vishwakarma Jayanti will all fall on the same day. Devotees may bathe, meditate, and worship Lord Vishwakarma at a convenient time.

Panchang (Hindu Calendar Timings) for 17th September 2025

• Sunrise: 6:07 AM
• Sunset: 6:24 PM
• Brahma Muhurat: 4:33 AM to 5:20 AM
• Vijay Muhurat: 2:18 PM to 3:07 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat (Twilight period): 6:24 PM to 6:47 PM
• Nishita Muhurat (Midnight period): 11:52 PM to 12:39 AM

These timings are particularly helpful for those looking to perform traditional rituals or follow spiritual practices during the most beneficial periods of the day.

Regional Celebrations Across India

In West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Bihar, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated with immense enthusiasm, especially in industrial zones and factories. Large idols are installed, community prayers are held, and offerings are made collectively.

In states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the festival may be celebrated later in the year, particularly during Rishi Panchami, though artisans and technicians still observe the day with respect.

In Punjab and Haryana, mechanics and labourers clean and decorate their tools and vehicles, praying for safety and prosperity in their work.

Each region adds its unique cultural practices to the festival, but the message remains the same — to honour craftsmanship and the divine power that guides it.

Why Vishwakarma Puja Matters

Vishwakarma Puja reminds us of the timeless value of creation — of the hands and minds that shape our world. Amidst automation, machines, and modern technology, this day invites us to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship and innovation, honoring the sacred essence in making, building, and designing — values that continue to drive even the most advanced industries today.

Vishwakarma Puja reminds us that every profession, every tool, and every skilled hand is worthy of respect. It bridges the spiritual and the practical, blending devotion with discipline, and faith with function. Whether you are crafting with metal, designing on a screen, repairing machines, or building software, this day is a moment to honour your work — and the divine creator who inspires it.