It must be noted that the most famous Vishwakarma Puja is the one observed in Eastern parts of
1. Pre-Vedic Origins and Proto-Indo-European Link
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Some scholars trace Vishwakarma’s archetype to ancient Proto-Indo-European sky gods and craftsmen deities like Hephaestus (Greek) and Vulcan (Roman), hinting that he might represent a pre-Vedic deity of craftsmanship absorbed into mainstream Hinduism.
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His name literally means "All-Maker" or "All-Doer," suggesting a primordial creative force, similar to the concept of Demiurge in Platonic philosophy.
🔹 2. Mentioned as a Concept, Not a Person in Rigveda
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In the Rigveda (Book 10, Hymn 82), Vishwakarma is not fully personified — he is more of a cosmic force or creative principle, rather than the later personalized deity.
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The hymn describes him as having eyes, faces, arms, and feet on all sides, much like later depictions of Virat Purusha or Vishnu’s universal form.
🔹 3. Associated with Maya (Illusion) and the Asuras
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While mostly associated with Devas, in some lesser-known Puranic stories, Vishwakarma is also said to have built palaces and weapons for Asuras (demons) — such as Tripura, the floating cities destroyed by Shiva.
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This highlights a neutral cosmic role, akin to that of a divine engineer serving cosmic balance, not just the "good side".
🔹 4. Five Faces Symbolize Five Trades / Castes
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In some traditions, Vishwakarma is depicted with five heads, each representing a different profession:
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Blacksmith
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Carpenter
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Goldsmith
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Stone mason
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Sculptor
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This is the basis for the five sub-castes of Vishwakarma community (called Panchal) in many parts of India.
🔹 5. Built the Sudarshana Chakra – and Was Once Forced to Give It Up
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Vishwakarma crafted Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra, but not willingly — according to a rare tale, Surya (the Sun God)’s brightness made Vishwakarma’s daughter unhappy in her marriage.
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To reduce Surya’s heat, Vishwakarma extracted energy from him — and used that to forge the Sudarshana Chakra, showing an indirect and subtle mythological link between Surya, Vishwakarma, and Vishnu.
🔹 6. Connection to Buddhism and Jainism
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Vishwakarma appears in some Jain texts as an expert artisan, and in Mahayana Buddhist iconography, some texts describe a divine architect-like figure similar to him, indicating cross-cultural influence.
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This suggests Vishwakarma as a pan-Indic archetype of sacred craftsmanship, not limited to Hinduism.
🔹 7. Built a City in the Sky – Amaravati
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Apart from Lanka and Dwarka, Amaravati, the celestial capital of Indra, is also attributed to Vishwakarma. Its grandeur is said to be beyond the imagination of mortals, described as having floating palaces, gardens of wish-fulfilling trees, and golden pavements.
🔹 8. Patron Deity of Engineering in Ancient Indian Guilds
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Ancient Shilpa Shastras (texts on art and architecture) invoke Vishwakarma at the start of manuals.
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Craftsmen and guilds (Srenis) performed rituals dedicated to him before beginning any project — akin to today’s "foundation stone-laying" ceremonies.
🔹 9. His Tools Have Symbolic Meaning
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His depicted tools (hammer, measuring tape, scale, chisel) are not just artisan symbols but represent cosmic order:
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Scale – balance and dharma
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Compass/measure – limits of creation
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Chisel – transformation
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🔹 10. The Vishwakarma Puja in Eastern Parts of India is Celebrated on a Rare Solar Date
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Unlike most Hindu festivals based on the lunar calendar, Vishwakarma Jayanti is celebrated in Bengal, Odisha, Assam other eastern parts of India and Kerala on Kanya Sankranti (solar transition into Virgo) — one of the few solar-based religious festivals.