The Tools, machines, vehicles, and equipment are considered to be blessings of Lord Vishwakarma. Hence, there is a tradition of worshipping them on the day of Vishwakarma Puja.
Why are machines and tools worshipped on Vishwakarma Puja?: In Sanatan tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is regarded as the first architect, craftsman and engineer of the universe. Every year Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated with great devotion and grandeur. On this day, machines, tools, factories and vehicles are specially worshipped along with Lord Vishwakarma. So, that there is progress and success in the field of work.
According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Lord Vishwakarma, one gets progress and success in one’s work. Do you know why machines and tools are worshiped on the day of Vishwakarma Puja?
According to the scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma was the architect behind the Pushpak Vimana, Ravana’s golden Lanka, Lord Krishna’s city of Dwarka, the celestial abode of Indra (Indrapuri), the celestial realm Swarga Loka, the Pandavas’ Indraprastha, Lord Shiva’s Trishul, Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra, and Yamaraj’s Kaal Danda. The Tools, machines, vehicles, and equipment are considered to be blessings of Lord Vishwakarma. Hence, there is a tradition of worshipping them on the day of Vishwakarma Puja. Religious belief holds that this practice removes obstacles in business, ensures peace and harmony at the workplace, and fosters the flow of positive energy.
On this day, artisans, engineers, factory workers, mechanics, and technical professionals clean and worship their tools, machines, vehicles, and gadgets (such as computers and laptops). In many factories and workshops, work is suspended for the day. Machines are given a rest, and the focus remains entirely on worship and rituals. Performing this puja is believed to bring prosperity to one’s business.
This festival teaches that respecting the instruments or tools through which we earn our livelihood is a true form of worshipping the Divine. This festival symbolizes respect for creation, craftsmanship, technology, and hard work.
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