Vishwakarma Puja :: the divine architect of the universe in Hinduism

nilim (49)in #hinduism • 7 years ago

Preparations are on in full swing for the Vishwakarma Puja 2017 to be held on September 17. Biswakarma Puja is an important observance and festival in Bengal, Orissa and other parts of Eastern India. Vishwakarma Day also known as Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Puja or Biswakarma Puja or Biswa Karma.

कैसे हुआ था भगवान विश्वकर्मा का जन्म, जानिए पूजा की विधि और शुभ मुहूर्त ::

हस्तशिल्पी कलाकार भगवान विश्वकर्मा की जयंती हर साल 17 सितंबर को मनाई जाती है. इस दिन सभी निर्माण के कार्य में उपयोग होने वाले हथियारों और औजारों की पूजा की जाती है. उद्योग जगत के देवता भगवान विश्वकर्मा की जयंती पर उनकी विधिविधान से पूजा करने से विशेष फल की प्राप्‍त‍ि होती है. भगवान विश्वकर्मा खुश होते हैं तो व्‍यवसाय में दिन दूनी रात चौगुनी तरक्‍की होती है. विश्वकर्मा देव ने पूरी श्रृष्टि का निर्माण किया इन्हें सृष्टि का निर्माणकर्ता कहते हैं.

समुद्र मंथन से हुआ था भगवान विश्वकर्मा का जन्म

माना जाता है कि प्राचीन काल में सभी का निर्माण विश्वकर्मा ने ही किया था. 'स्वर्ग लोक', सोने का शहर - 'लंका' और कृष्ण की नगरी - 'द्वारका', सभी का निर्माण विश्वकर्मा के ही हाथों हुआ था. कुछ कथाओं के अनुसार भगवान विश्वकर्मा का जन्म देवताओं और राक्षसों के बीच हुए समुद्र मंथन से माना जाता है.

Why is Vishwakarma Puja done ::

In the earliest days, Vishwakarma was used to be another name of Brahma. The story behind the universe was indeed being created away from the navel mirrors of Lord Vishwakarma which shows that Brahma was creating the universe. Later on, the name was used to credit other gods too. Vishwakarma has been considered as a divine architect only in the Puranas which come later in Hindu chronology. He is known for building the Heaven (Swarga), then the city of Gold - Lanka, which ruled by Ravana and diminished by Hanuman, and the city of Dwarka, ruled by Lord Krishna. All the architects, artisans and engineers worship him as the deity of their craft and trade. There is hardly any factory in the country which doesn't have Vishwakarma's photo. The welders, mechanics and others in same trade also worship him. They pray for smooth functioning of their smoother working and tools. On this day, people also fly the kites in several parts of the country.

HISTORY ::

Vishwakarma is regarded as the divine draftsman, architect and engineer who created the universe. He is worshipped by both professionals and engineering community. In the workshops and offices, the staff worships their tools and equipments used in their work. All the artists, craftsmen, weavers, and industrial houses celebrate this festival in the month of September. According to Hindu mythology, he created the whole universe, earth and heaven. He is known for creating weapons used in mythological world, including ‘Vajra', the sacred weapon of Lord Indra. Vajra was made from Sage Dadhichi's bones. He is known for having excellence and quality in craftsmanship.