Vishwakarma Puja 2022: Here's how the country is celebrating Bhadra Sankranti
Vishwakarma Jayanti, is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, who is considered as the world's first architect.
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Vishwakarma Jayanti, also known as Bhadra Sankranti, holds great religious significance among Hindus. According to the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma is the son of Lord Brahma. Lord Vishwakarma created the Dwarka Nagri and he also helped Lord Brahma in the making of the universe. This year, Vishwakarma Puja is being observed today, September 17.(HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)
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A vendor carries an idol of Lord Vishwakarma to transport it to a 'pandal', on the eve of Vishwakarma Puja festival in Kolkata.(PTI)
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A vendor sells fruits meant to be used as offerings for Lord Vishwakarma in Kolkata.(PTI)
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Lord Vishwakarma is the creator of all the palaces of Hindu Gods and Goddesses along with their weapons and vehicles.(PTI)
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