Assam
Location
Amid much traditional religious fervor Viswakarma Puja is celebrated across Assam seeking divine help from the god of construction. With due devotion on the 17th of September each year, the Hindu artisans, carpenters, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory workers celebrate the puja with much pomp and gaiety throughout the day for a peaceful life and congenial future. Idols are installed early in the morning to ne worshipped with special puja.
Cultural functions are lined up in the big industrial firms and factories to make the occasion more attractive. The feast is sumptuous on the day.
Lord Vishwakarma was believed to have created the entire universe, heaven and earth who was credited for creating weapons used in the mythological era. These include the Vajra of the Lord Indra.
Festivity, mostly, grips the industrial towns across the state where the workers throng the puja venue along with their family members to participate in the celebrations.
Cultural functions are lined up in the big industrial firms and factories to make the occasion more attractive. The feast is sumptuous on the day.
Lord Vishwakarma was believed to have created the entire universe, heaven and earth who was credited for creating weapons used in the mythological era. These include the Vajra of the Lord Indra.
Festivity, mostly, grips the industrial towns across the state where the workers throng the puja venue along with their family members to participate in the celebrations.