Vishwakarma Puja 2022: Here's how the country is celebrating Bhadra Sankranti
Updated On Sep 17, 2022 01:07 PM IST
- 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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A priest worships weapons belonging to Tripura State Rifles during the Vishwakarma Puja in Agartala.(PTI)
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Technicians, skilled persons, architects, sculptors, carpenters, and mechanics perform Vishwakarma puja in their factories and workshops to seek Lord Vishwakarma's blessings.(PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti and said that the people with their skills will take the country to new heights in eternity.(PTI)
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