What is Vishwakarma Puja?
Vishwakarma is the architect of the gods — builder of Dwaraka, Indraprastha and Lanka, and maker of their weapons. Workers and business owners worship him for skill, safety at work and the smooth running of machines.
On the day, machines and tools are cleaned, decorated and rested; the puja is done in the workplace, and in many places work is paused and prasad shared with all staff.
The story of Vishwakarma Puja
About this puja
Vishwakarma, the divine architect, is worshipped wherever tools earn a living — workshops, factories, garages, offices and shops. The pandit blesses the machines and tools for safe work and good business.
It is held on Vishwakarma Jayanti (Kanya Sankranti, around 17 September), and whenever a new factory or machine starts.
Why families book it
- Safe work and machines that run well
- Growth for the business
- Thanks for one's livelihood
Good times to do it
- Vishwakarma Jayanti, around 17 September
- Opening a factory or workshop, or installing new machinery
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- Kalasha sthapane
- Vishwakarma puja
- Puja of the tools, machines and vehicles
- Aarati and prasada
Benefits and best time for Vishwakarma Puja
Benefits
- Safety at work and fewer breakdowns
- Skill and success in craft and business
- Blessings for new machinery, vehicles and tools
- A shared celebration for owners and staff
When to perform
- Vishwakarma Jayanti — Kanya Sankranti, usually 17 September
- On installing new machinery or opening a workshop
- Ayudha Puja in South India is the equivalent day for tools and vehicles
Vishwakarma Puja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpa for the business and its workers
- 2Kalasha sthapana and Vishwakarma avahanam
- 3Puja of the machines, tools and vehicles with kumkum and flowers
- 4Vishwakarma mantras and archana
- 5Naivedya and aarti
- 6Prasad for all staff
Vishwakarma Puja samagri list
- Picture or idol of Vishwakarma
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Flowers and garlands
- Fruits and sweets
- Coconut — 2
- Camphor and incense
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Vishwakarma Puja across India’s traditions
Bengali tradition
In Bengal, Vishwakarma Puja is a major factory and workshop festival, with kite flying on the day.
Odia tradition
In Odisha it is widely celebrated in workshops and transport depots.
Hindi tradition
In North India it is kept on 17 September or the day after Diwali, with machines and vehicles rested and worshipped.
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Why book Vishwakarma Puja with Stuti Mandir
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Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
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You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
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Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Vishwakarma Puja
Not sure of the date or what to prepare? A verified pandit calls you to fix the muhurat and plan the vishwakarma puja — from ₹301.
How to book Vishwakarma Puja
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Choose Vishwakarma Puja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Vishwakarma Puja cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Vishwakarma Puja starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Vishwakarma Puja take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
When is Vishwakarma Puja?
Usually on 17 September (Kanya Sankranti). In parts of North India it is also kept the day after Diwali.
Can it be done at a factory or office?
Yes — that is where it is usually done. The pandit comes to your workplace at the time you choose.
Is it the same as Ayudha Puja?
They are similar in spirit: both worship tools and vehicles. Ayudha Puja falls on Navami during Navaratri in South India.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Vishwakarma Puja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Vishwakarma Puja?
Vishwakarma Puja can be booked in 21 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati. Choose your city below for local details.