Festival guide

Vishwakarma Puja

विश्वकर्मा पूजा

Worship of Vishwakarma, divine architect and patron of craftspeople.

At a glance

How is Vishwakarma Puja dated?

Vishwakarma Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Vishwakarma Jayanti, Biswakarma Puja, Bishwakarma Puja, Viswakarma Puja, বিশ্বকর্মা পূজা, Vishwakarma Puja date.

Yearly reference

Vishwakarma Puja dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Regional names and traditions

Are Vishwakarma Puja and Biswakarma Puja the same?

Yes. Vishwakarma Puja, Biswakarma Puja, Bishwakarma Puja, and বিশ্বকর্মা পূজা are regional spellings for the same observance. Biswakarma is especially common in Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and eastern India.

Why is Vishwakarma Puja linked to Kanya Sankranti?

Samvat calculates this observance from Kanya Sankranti, the Sun's entry into sidereal Virgo. That solar-calendar rule differs from the lunar tithi rules used for festivals such as Raksha Bandhan or Diwali, so the civil date stays around mid-September.

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Why this date?

Observed on Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters sidereal Kanya (Virgo).

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Vishwakarma Puja tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Solar ingress (Sankranti)

Category

Regional festival

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

Significance

Honors tools, machines, workshops, and skilled labor.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Tool worshipFactory pujaKite flying in some regions

Observed in

West BengalOdishaAssamBiharIndustrial communities

Common questions

How is Vishwakarma Puja dated?

Vishwakarma Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Vishwakarma Puja?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Vishwakarma Puja. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.