When is Vishwakarma Puja in 2026? Is it on September 17 or September 18? To clear up any confusion regarding the date, one must look at the timing of *Kanya Sankranti*. Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on the same day that *Kanya Sankranti* occurs. On this occasion, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped with due rituals; additionally, shops, vehicles, machinery, and tools are also worshipped. This year, two auspicious *Yogas* (astrological alignments) are also forming during Vishwakarma Puja.

Vishwakarma Puja: September 17 or 18?
To determine the correct date for Vishwakarma Puja, one needs to check the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac) for the timing of *Kanya Sankranti*. *Kanya Sankranti* marks the moment the Sun enters the *Kanya* (Virgo) zodiac sign.

According to the Vedic *Panchang*, the Sun will enter the *Kanya* zodiac sign on September 17, not September 18. The Sun's transit into *Kanya* will take place at 7:58 AM on September 17. Since *Kanya Sankranti* falls on September 17, Vishwakarma Puja will also be celebrated on Thursday, September 17.

Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Auspicious Timings (*Muhurat*)

The auspicious time for Vishwakarma Puja begins at 7:58 AM, as this marks the exact moment of *Kanya Sankranti*. Puja can also be performed between 10:43 AM and 1:48 PM.

During this period, the *Char-Samanya* (movable/general) *Muhurat* is available from 10:43 AM to 12:15 PM, and the *Labh-Unnati* (gain/progress) *Muhurat* is available from 12:15 PM to 1:48 PM. In the evening, the *Shubh-Uttam* (auspicious/excellent) *Muhurat* will be from 4:52 PM to 6:24 PM. The *Punya Kaal* (auspicious period for rituals) associated with *Kanya Sankranti* will last from 7:58 AM to 2:31 PM.

Vishwakarma Puja falls on the *Shashthi Tithi* (sixth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of *Bhadrapada*. On this day, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 04:33 AM to 05:20 AM, while the auspicious time of the day—the *Abhijit Muhurat*—is from 11:51 AM to 12:40 PM.

**Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Rahu Kaal**
On the day of Vishwakarma Puja, *Rahu Kaal* falls between 01:48 PM and 03:20 PM. One should not undertake any auspicious activities during *Rahu Kaal*.

**Vishwakarma Puja during Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga**
This year, Vishwakarma Puja will coincide with *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* and *Ravi Yoga*. On this day, *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* will begin at 06:07 AM and continue until 07:53 PM. *Ravi Yoga* is also forming during this same period. Both these auspicious *Yogas* are considered highly fruitful.

On the day of Vishwakarma Puja, *Vishkambha Yoga* will prevail in the morning until 12:50 PM, after which *Priti Yoga* will commence and last until nightfall. The *Anuradha Nakshatra* will be active from the morning until 07:53 PM, followed by the *Jyeshtha Nakshatra*.

**Significance of Vishwakarma Puja**
Vishwakarma Puja is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and the mind-born son of Lord Brahma. He constructed magnificent cities such as the Golden Lanka, Swarga Loka (Heaven), Dwarka, and Indraprastha. Lord Vishwakarma also crafted the idols for the Jagannath Puri Temple, the *Pushpak Vimana* (celestial chariot), and the weapons and armaments of the gods. Worshipping Lord Vishwakarma on this day fosters growth in business and brings happiness, prosperity, and peace.

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