Vishwakarma Puja observed on September 17 as sun enters Virgo

The date of Vishwakarma Puja has been determined by the solar calendar, with the sun entering the Virgo zodiac sign on September 17 at 7:58 a.m., marking the official observance of the festival on that day.

The auspicious timing for worship rituals falls outside the Rahu Kaal period, an inauspicious window considered unfavorable for important ceremonies and religious practices. On September 17, the Rahu Kaal will span from 1:48 p.m. to 3:20 p.m., during which devotees are traditionally advised to refrain from conducting pujas and other worship activities.

Devotees planning to observe Vishwakarma Puja should schedule their prayers and offerings during the morning hours or after the Rahu Kaal concludes in the afternoon. The festival, celebrated across India with particular significance in manufacturing and artisan communities, honors Vishwakarma, the divine architect and engineer in Hindu mythology, and seeks blessings for prosperity and skill in one's profession.