Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Greets People On Vishwakarma Jayanti Celebrations
Vishwakarma Jayanti is a Hindu festival for honouring Lord Vishwakarma.
He is described as the divine architect and craftsman of the universe.
Many people who work with tools, machines and construction celebrate this day.
They may worship their tools and workplaces.
They do this to ask for safety, creativity and success.
The festival is linked to Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun moves into Virgo.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared greetings for the festival.
The celebration is especially visible in several parts of India, including West Bengal, Odisha and Karnataka.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis extended greetings on Vishwakarma Jayanti on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The festival honours Lord Vishwakarma, regarded in Hindu tradition as the divine architect and master craftsman.
Artisans, engineers, technicians, builders, industrial workers and labourers worship their tools, machines and workplaces.
Devotees seek blessings for creativity, innovation, safety, prosperity and success in their professions.
The celebration is observed across India, with particular prominence in West Bengal, Odisha and Karnataka.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and devotees, including artisans, engineers and industrial workers.
- What
- Vishwakarma Jayanti, a Hindu celebration honouring Lord Vishwakarma, was observed with greetings and workplace worship.
- When
- Thursday, September 17, 2026, according to the article.
- Where
- Across India, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Why
- Devotees honour Lord Vishwakarma and seek creativity, innovation, safety, prosperity and professional success.
- Festival
- Vishwakarma Jayanti, also called Vishwakarma Puja
- Honoured deity
- Lord Vishwakarma
- Date stated
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Religious significance
- The festival honours Vishwakarma as the celestial architect and engineer of the cosmos.
- Participants
- Artisans, engineers, technicians, builders, industrial workers and labourers
- Worship practices
- People revere tools, machines and work environments.
- Prominent regions
- West Bengal, Odisha and Karnataka, as well as other parts of India