Lord Vishwakarma built the Gold Lanka and the city of Dwarka for Lord Krishna. Lord Vishwakarma is the seventh son of Lord Brahma, who helped Brahma ji to build the universe. Lord Vishwakarma is the first architect and craftsman in the world. This festival is mainly celebrated by artisans, craftsmen, engineers and industrial laborers. On this day these people worship their tools and machines. This festival is celebrated on the day when the Sun enters Virgo.
According to the almanac, the Sun will enter Virgo zodiac at 01:55 pm on 17 September. Vishwakarma Puja will be organized on this day. On this day Rahukkal will be from 12 noon 15 minutes from 01:47 pm. During Rahukaal, worship and auspicious works are forbidden. Only after this will be worshiped. Lord Vishwakarma descended on the day of Kanya Sankranti. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Vishwakarma. On this day people worship Lord Vishwakarma and pray for success and prosperity in their work. Worshiping Vishwakarma brings positive energy in life.
Pitra Visargani Amavasya on 21 September
Pitra Visarbor Amavasya is also called Pitra Moksha Amavasya. Being the last day of Pitra Paksha, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pindadan are performed for those ancestors on this day, whose death date is unknown. Donating on this day brings peace to the ancestors. It is believed that this is the last chance to get rid of Pitra dosha and bring happiness and peace in life. This year, Sarva Pitra Amavasya is falling on 21 September. On this day, after bathing in a river or lake, the ancestors are worshiped by worshiping, shraadh and offering them. Also, according to reverence, donations, animal birds should be foded.
Pandit: Somdutt Agnihotri
