Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Today: Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Samagri and Rahu Kaal
New Delhi: Vishwakarma Puja is being celebrated across India today, September 17, 2026. The festival is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, who is traditionally regarded as the divine architect and craftsman.
The day holds particular significance for people associated with factories, workshops, construction, engineering, manufacturing, machinery, tools and other technical professions. Many businesses and workers worship their machines, tools and equipment on this occasion.
According to religious tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is associated with the creation of several legendary cities, palaces and divine objects. Vishwakarma Puja is therefore observed as a day to express gratitude for tools, machinery and the skills used to create and build.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Date
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is being observed on Thursday, September 17.
The festival is traditionally associated with Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters the Virgo zodiac sign.
For people working with machines and tools, the festival is also an occasion to clean their workplaces and formally worship the equipment used in their daily work.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Shubh Muhurat
According to the timings reported by Aaj Tak, the auspicious windows for Vishwakarma Puja on September 17 are:
- Morning: 7:58 AM to 10:43 AM
- Afternoon: 12:15 PM to 1:48 PM
- Evening: 4:52 PM to 6:24 PM
People planning the puja can choose an appropriate window according to their convenience and local religious practices.
Rahu Kaal Today
Rahu Kaal is considered an unsuitable period for beginning auspicious activities according to Hindu astrology.
On September 17, 2026, the reported Rahu Kaal is:
1:48 PM to 3:20 PM
Those following this tradition are advised to avoid starting the Vishwakarma Puja during this period.
Who Is Lord Vishwakarma?
Lord Vishwakarma is traditionally described as the divine architect and craftsman.
Religious traditions associate him with the construction of several important mythological cities and structures, including Dwarka and Lanka, as well as divine objects and vehicles.
Because of this association with craftsmanship, architecture and construction, Vishwakarma Puja has a special place among workers, artisans, engineers, mechanics, factory owners and people who work with machines and tools.
Vishwakarma Puja Samagri
Before beginning the puja, devotees can arrange the necessary worship materials.
The commonly used items include:
- Idol or picture of Lord Vishwakarma
- Wooden platform or chowki
- Red or yellow cloth
- Kalash
- Gangajal
- Roli
- Chandan
- Akshat or rice
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Sweets
- Coconut
- Betel leaves
- Supari
- Cloves
- Cardamom
- Camphor
- Sacred thread or janeu
- Incense sticks
- Ghee or oil for the lamp
The exact list can vary according to local customs and family traditions. Aaj Tak’s reported puja list includes these commonly used items.
Vishwakarma Puja Vidhi: How to Perform the Puja
The puja can begin with cleaning the workplace thoroughly.
First, clean the area where the puja will be performed. Gangajal may then be sprinkled to purify the space.
Place a wooden chowki and cover it with a clean red or yellow cloth. A kalash can then be placed on the chowki, along with an idol or picture of Lord Vishwakarma.
The next important step is the worship of the machines, tools and equipment used at the workplace.
Apply roli, chandan and haldi to the machines or tools, wherever appropriate and safe to do so. Light the diya and incense, offer flowers and perform the puja of Lord Vishwakarma.
Finally, offer fruits and sweets as bhog and perform the aarti.
After the puja, the prasad can be distributed among family members, workers and others present at the workplace.
Why Is Vishwakarma Puja Important for Businesses?
For businesses that depend on machines, tools and technical equipment, the festival has both religious and cultural significance.
Factories, workshops, garages, construction businesses and manufacturing units often use the occasion to clean their premises and equipment before performing the puja.
The festival also represents respect for the skills, craftsmanship and tools that support people’s livelihoods.
Vishwakarma Puja and Workplace Traditions
Vishwakarma Puja is not limited to homes.
The festival is particularly visible at industrial and commercial workplaces, where employees and business owners may jointly participate in the celebrations.
Machines and tools are often cleaned and decorated before the puja. Some workplaces also organise bhog or prasad distribution for employees.
For many workers, the festival is therefore both a religious celebration and a workplace tradition passed down through generations.
What Should Be Done on Vishwakarma Puja?
Devotees traditionally focus on cleanliness, worship and respect for their tools and workplace.
Some commonly followed practices include:
- Cleaning the workplace.
- Cleaning and arranging machines and tools.
- Setting up Lord Vishwakarma’s idol or picture.
- Performing the puja during an auspicious period.
- Offering flowers, fruits and sweets.
- Performing the aarti.
- Distributing prasad among workers and family members.
People can follow the rituals according to their own family, regional and religious traditions.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Key Timings at a Glance
| Detail | Time/Date |
| Vishwakarma Puja | September 17, 2026 |
| Morning Shubh Muhurat | 7:58 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Afternoon Shubh Muhurat | 12:15 PM – 1:48 PM |
| Rahu Kaal | 1:48 PM – 3:20 PM |
| Evening Shubh Muhurat | 4:52 PM – 6:24 PM |
The timings above are those reported for the observance and can vary by location and panchang calculation, so devotees who follow a specific local panchang may wish to check their regional timings as well.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Why the Day Matters
Vishwakarma Puja is a celebration of work, craftsmanship, technology and the tools through which people earn their livelihoods.
From small workshops to large factories, the festival gives workers and business owners an opportunity to pause from their routine, clean their workplaces and express gratitude for the tools and skills that support their daily lives.
As Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is celebrated across the country today, workplaces associated with manufacturing, engineering, construction and skilled trades are observing the occasion with traditional rituals and prayers.