Vishwakarma Pooja at AITS

India has always been a culture of multiple Gods, who have coexisted peacefully in the minds of the adherents of its many religions and faiths since eternity. The Hindus although monotheistic believe that the one eternal God of the universe can take many forms. Vishwakarma Puja, dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe according to Hindu scriptures, is one such celebration. He is also called the divine carpenter and is mentioned in the Rig Veda and is credited with Sthapatya Veda, the science of mechanics and architecture.

This festival acknowledges the importance of workmen and mechanical workers to the society. Artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory workers and workers of all kind worship Lord Vishwakarma on this day and pray for a better future, safe working conditions and above all, success in their respective fields. Workers also pray for the smooth functioning of various machines, hence it is a major annual occasion for engineers also.

This year too Vishwakarma Puja, which fell on 17th September, was celebrated with gusto in the Amrapali Institute of Technology and Sciences. The puja was headed by the Director - AITS, Prof. Ashok Malhotra who explained to all the faculty and staff members present the significance of the occasion, especially to engineers. The celebration ended with distribution of prasad to all.