Vishwakarma Day was celebrated with immense devotion in Jammu today, as artisans and technical workers paid homage to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe. The observance involved traditional rituals and prayers seeking blessings for safety, prosperity, and success in their respective professions.
On this auspicious day, workers embraced the custom of a “no-work” day, dedicating time to clean, service, and worship their tools and machines. This practice reflects the belief that honoring Lord Vishwakarma protects workers from accidents and fosters the overall growth of industries. The day follows the festive spirit of Diwali, bringing together artisans from various trades.
Notably, the celebrations at the Vishwakarma Sabha Temple Complex in Bakshi Nagar, Jammu, kicked off with a sacred Hawan and special prayers invoking the blessings of the revered deity. Organised by the Vishwakarma Sabha, the ceremony drew numerous dignitaries, including Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta, former Minister Sat Sharma, and others.
During the event, dignitaries lauded Lord Vishwakarma’s legacy, dubbing him the “divine engineer.” They recognised the pivotal role of technical workers in nation-building, emphasizing the need for unity and collective welfare within the Vishwakarma community.
Under the guidance of Kuljeet Rai, Chairman of the Vishwakarma Sabha, the programme unfolded smoothly with assistance from officials including Vijay Kumar, Rattan Lal Changotra, Ashok Kumar, Om Parkash, and Sanjay Kumar.
Separately, at the Vishwakarma Temple in New Plots, Jammu, devotees participated in a Hawan and Bhajan Kirtan, led by Mohinder Lal, President of the Temple Committee.
On this occasion, Mohinder Lal reiterated the long-standing request to declare Vishwakarma Day a Gazetted Holiday. He argued that “every worker observes an undeclared holiday on this day,” calling on the Government to officially recognize the cultural and industrial significance of Vishwakarma Day.
Supporting this demand, Ramesh Angotra urged the authorities to consider the importance of the day as a public holiday for workers engaged in various trades. He highlighted that such recognition would uplift the morale of the Vishwakarma community.
The celebrations concluded with a Langer—a community feast—organised for all devotees, reinforcing the spirit of unity and communal harmony. The event was coordinated by dedicated members including Rattan Lal, Joginder Angotra, Pappu Virdhi, Vishal Angotra, Kunal Angotra, and Jitender Jajua.
