Vishwakarma Pooja in Guwahati – September 17, 2025
Today, 17 September 2025, Guwahati is observing Vishwakarma Pooja, a festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. The puja is marked with rituals across workshops, factories, garages, printing presses, and offices, seeking blessings for safe tools, machinery, and prosperous work.
Vishwakarma Pooja 2025 is celebrated on 17 September in Guwahati. Devotees worship Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, for safety, prosperity, and success in work. Puja muhurat (lagna) is from 5:40 AM to 1:25 PM.
Puja Time (Lagna)
- Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
- Auspicious Muhurat (Lagna): 5:40 AM – 1:25 PM (Morning – Afternoon)
- Many also continue rituals throughout the day, especially in workplaces.
Vishwakarma Mantra
Devotees chant the following mantra while offering flowers, incense, and prasad to Lord Vishwakarma:
“ॐ आधार शक्तपे नमः, ॐ कूमयि नमः, ॐ अनंतम नमः, ॐ पृथिव्यै नमः, ॐ श्री सृष्टतनया सर्वसिद्धया विश्वकर्मयाय नमो नमः॥”
(Om Aadhar Shaktapey Namah, Om Kootasthaya Namah, Om Anantaya Namah, Om Prithvyai Namah)
Pranam Mantra:
“ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः॥”
These are recited while offering flowers, incense, and prasad, invoking blessings for safe tools, efficient machinery, and creative success.
This is recited to invoke blessings for safety, stability, and creative success in one’s work.
Why Vishwakarma Pooja is Done
- To honour Lord Vishwakarma, believed to be the divine engineer who built palaces, weapons, and cities for the gods.
- To bless tools, machines, and instruments so they remain safe and efficient.
- To promote a culture of safe and ethical work practices.
- For overall prosperity and success in business and profession.
Who Celebrates It
- Industrial workers, mechanics, carpenters, artisans, and engineers worship their tools and machinery.
- Offices, factories, garages, and printing presses in Guwahati perform special rituals.
- Households also set up small Vishwakarma idols and conduct puja for good fortune.
In Guwahati, workshops in areas like Bamunimaidam Industrial Estate, Fancy Bazar, and Beltola see the largest gatherings for the festival.
Community Relevance
The day also marks a holiday for many industries and institutions in Guwahati, with workplaces decorated with flowers, rangoli, and colourful banners. The festival reflects Assam’s rich tradition of linking work with spirituality, reminding communities of the divine role in craftsmanship and labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vishwakarma Pooja 2025 in Guwahati?
It is being celebrated on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, with puja muhurat between 7:15 AM and 9:30 AM.
Why do workers worship tools and machines on this day?
Workers believe Lord Vishwakarma blesses their tools and machinery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and success in work.
What mantra is chanted on Vishwakarma Pooja?
Devotees chant “ॐ आधार शक्तपे नमः, ॐ कूमयि नमः, ॐ अनंतम नमः, ॐ पृथिव्यै नमः, ॐ श्री सृष्टतनया सर्वसिद्धया विश्वकर्मयाय नमो नमः” and the Pranam Mantra – “ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः”.
