Vishwakarma - the name was originally used as an epithet for any Supreme God and as an attribute of Indra and the Sun. Son of Lord Brahma, he is known to be the principal architect of the whole universe and the official builder of the palaces of the Gods.
The 'Divine craftsman' according to Hinduism, has four hands, wears a crown, loads of gold jewellery, and holds a water-pot, a book, a noose and craftsman's tools in his hands.
Lord Vishwakarma is described as the God with multi-dimensional vision and supreme strength by Rig Veda.
Vishwakarma is the architect of the gods and the god of architecture, building and crafts. He is also the presiding god of all engineers, architects, builders, carpenters, and craftsmen. Vishwarma lives in swarga and his mounts are a swan and an elephant.
Who is Vishwakarma God?
vishwakarma Jayanti is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect. He is considered as swayambhu and creator of the world. He constructed the holy city of Dwarka where Krishna ruled, the Maya Sabha of the Pandavas, and was the creator of many fabulous weapons for the gods.
Who is the wife of God Vishwakarma?
According to the Vedas, Visvakarma's five sons followed in his footsteps. He also has two daughters: Sanjana, who married Lord Surya, and Saranya, who married Vaivasvat Manu. Sri Visvakarma is known as the divine architect of the whole universe.
What is the meaning of Vishwakarma?
The Vishwakarma community, also known as the Vishwabrahmin, are a social group of India, sometimes described as a caste. The community comprises five sub-groups—carpenters, blacksmiths, bronze smiths, goldsmiths and stonemasons—who believe that they are descendants of Vishvakarman, a Hindu deity.
Why Vishwakarma Day is celebrated after Diwali?
Apart from India, Vishwakarma Jayanti is also celebrated in Nepal.As the Vishwakarma festival celebrates the god of architecture, the celebration is observed mailnly by factories, shops and industries. Vishwakarma puja is also celebrated a day after Diwali, along with Govardhan Puja in October-November.
Architectural Wonders :
Hindu mythology is full of Vishwakarma's many architectural wonders. Through the four yugas, he had built several towns and palaces for the gods.
'Sone Ki Lanka' or Golden Lanka
Dwarka
Hastinapur
Indraprastha
