Industrial Guwahati Celebrates Vishwakarma Pooja
On 17 September 2025, Vishwakarma Pooja is being celebrated across North Guwahati, Amingaon, Changsari, Noonmati, Palashbari, and Ganeshguri, where many of Assam’s leading industrial units are located. For companies like Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Hindustan Unilever, Tata Group, Sun Pharmaceutical, and PepsiCo, this is one of the most significant festivals of the year.
Vishwakarma Pooja 2025 is celebrated in Guwahati’s industrial hubs — including IOCL in Noonmati and other factories in Amingaon, Changsari, and Palashbari. Companies worship machinery, tools, and equipment, honouring Lord Vishwakarma for safety, prosperity, and industrial growth.
How Companies Celebrate
- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Noonmati Refinery & IOCL Guwahati unit):
Employees set up pandals, worship refinery machinery, and distribute prasad among staff. Safety rituals are emphasised, linking Vishwakarma’s blessings with accident-free operations. - Hindustan Unilever (Amingaon):
Workers decorate production units with flowers and lights. Puja is performed in packaging and factory floors, followed by community feasts for staff and families. - Tata Group facilities (including industrial units around Changsari):
Machinery is stopped briefly during puja hours, tools are cleaned, and rituals are carried out with offerings of fruits, flowers, and sweets. - Sun Pharmaceutical (Palashbari unit):
Worship is focused on lab equipment, production systems, and safety instruments. Employees recite the Vishwakarma mantra seeking efficiency and smooth operations. - PepsiCo (Amingaon bottling plant):
The celebration involves puja of assembly lines and bottling machinery. Workers share prasad and organise cultural events in the evening.
Significance for Industrial Assam
For factories and industries, Vishwakarma Pooja is not just a religious ritual but also a festival of work and safety.
- It symbolises respect for tools, machinery, and technology that drive industrial progress.
- It unites workers and management in a common spiritual practice, boosting morale.
- It reinforces a sense of gratitude, discipline, and workplace ethics, crucial in large-scale industries.
Why It’s a Big Festival for Companies
Unlike household pujas, industrial Vishwakarma celebrations are conducted on a massive scale:
- Large idols of Lord Vishwakarma are installed inside factories.
- Machinery is ritually decorated with haldi, kumkum, and flowers.
- Safety prayers are offered for accident-free operations.
- Community feasts (bhandaras) are organised for workers, families, and local residents.
This makes it one of the most important annual festivals for Assam’s industrial workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Vishwakarma Pooja important for industries?
It honours machinery, tools, and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency at workplaces. Industries seek blessings for smooth operations and prosperity.
Which companies in Guwahati celebrate Vishwakarma Pooja?
Major companies like IOCL, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Group, Sun Pharmaceutical, and PepsiCo celebrate it with large-scale pujas in their industrial units across Guwahati.
