Bishwakarma Puja, Vastu Day being observed across the country – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper
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Published: 10:02 am Sep 17, 2025
People are seen shopping at worship material shops for Bishwakarma Puja in Manamaiju Loktantrik Chowk, Tarakeshwar Municipality-10, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. There is a religious belief that worshipping and offering prayers to various tools and equipment on this day grants qualities such as durability, resistance to damage during work, and the ability to perform work well. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 17
Metalworkers and artisans across the country are celebrating Bishwakarma Puja and Vastu Day today by worshipping tools and machinery and honoring Lord Bishwakarma, regarded as the divine architect.
Traditionally marked on Kanya Sankranti, the festival includes rituals in workshops and factories, where temporary clay or sand idols of Bishwakarma are installed and later immersed in rivers.
Devotees believe that worshipping their equipment ensures durability and success in their craft.
Scholars say the tradition commemorates Bishwakarma’s legendary construction of the mythical city of Dwarka for Lord Krishna and his authorship of the ancient Vastu Shastra texts.
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