When is Vishwakarma Puja 2026? There is once again some confusion regarding the date of Vishwakarma Puja; people are wondering whether it falls on September 17 or September 18. According to tradition, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on the day of Kanya Sankranti. On this occasion, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped with prescribed rituals. Additionally, shops, vehicles, machinery, and tools are also worshipped. It is believed that worshipping Lord Vishwakarma according to the proper rituals brings prosperity, happiness, and peace.
This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in several states across the country, including Bihar, Bengal, and Jharkhand. This year, Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on September 17. An *Abhijit Muhurat* (an auspicious time slot) also falls on this day. Let us look at the auspicious timings and the list of items required for the puja…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Date and Auspicious Timings
According to the Vedic calendar, Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on September 17, 2026. The auspicious time for the puja is from 7:58 AM to 12:40 PM. The *Abhijit Muhurat*—considered the most auspicious time for the ritual—will be from 11:51 AM to 12:40 PM.
List of Items Required for Vishwakarma Puja
Image or idol of Lord Vishwakarma, a wooden platform (chowki), yellow cloth, Navagraha items, an earthen pot (kalash), sacred thread (janeu), turmeric, roli (vermilion), akshat (unbroken rice grains), betel nut (supari), sacred thread (mauli), cloves, camphor, desi ghee (clarified butter), havan kund (sacrificial fire pit), mango wood, Gangajal (holy water), cardamom, dried coconut kernel (gola), coconut with husk (jata wala nariyal), fruits and sweets, perfume, curd, panchmewa (mix of five dry fruits), etc.
Chant These Mantras on the Day of Vishwakarma Puja
Om Aadhar Shaktaye Namah.
Om Kurmaye Namah.
Om Anantaya Namah.
Prithivyai Namah. Om Dharadharai Namah.
Om Sthutismay Namah
Om Vishwarakshakaya Namah
Om Durbhaya Namah
Om Swarglokaya Namah
Om Panchakavatray Namah
Om Vishvallallabhaya Namah
Om Dharmine Namah
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Muhurta
The auspicious time for Vishwakarma Puja will be at 7:58 in the morning, because this is the moment of Kanya Sankranti. You can also worship between 10:43 AM and 1:48 PM. On the day of Vishwakarma Puja, Rahukaal is from 01:48 pm to 03:20 pm. No auspicious work should be done during Rahukaal.
Vishwakarma Ji Ki Aarti
Jai Shri Vishwakarma Prabhu, Jai Shri Vishwakarma,
Sakal Srashti Ke Karata, Rakshak Stuti Dharma.
Aadi Srashti Me Vidhi Ko, Shruti Upadesh Diya,
Jeev Maatra Ka Jag Me, Gyan Vikas Kiya.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Dhyan Kiya Jab Prabhu Ka, Sakal Siddhi Aai,
Rishi Angeera Tap Se, Shanti Nahin Pai.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Rog Grast Raja Ne, Jab Aashray Leena.
Sankat Mochan Banakar, Door Duhkha Keena.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Jab Rathakar Dampati, Tumhari Ter Kari,
Sunakar Deen Prarthana, Vipat Hari Sagari.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Ekanan Chaturanan, Panchanan Raje,
Tribhuj Chaturbhuj Dashabhuj, Sakal Roop Saaje.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Dhyan Dhare Tab Pad Ka, Sakal Siddhi Aave,
Man Dwuvidha Mit Jave, Atal Shakti Pave.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma.
Shri Vishwakarma Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Gaave,
Bhajat Gajanand Swami, Sukh Sampati Pave.
Jai Shri Vishwakarma Prabhu, Jai Shri Vishwakarma,
Sakal Srashti Ke Karata, Rakshak Stuti Dharma.