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विश्वकर्मा

Vishwakarma

Divine Architect

Sacred Stories

Divine tales and sacred legends

Architect of the Gods

Vishwakarma is the divine craftsman who designed and built the celestial palaces of the gods, including Indra's Amaravati, Kubera's Alaka, and Yama's court. His creations are perfect and eternal.

Building Dwarka

At Krishna's request, Vishwakarma constructed the magnificent city of Dwarka in a single night, raising it from the ocean. The city had gold palaces, crystal towers, and was protected by divine architecture that made it impregnable.

Forging Divine Weapons

Vishwakarma crafted the most powerful weapons in existence: Indra's Vajra from sage Dadhichi's bones, Shiva's Trishul, Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra, and Karthikeya's Vel. Each weapon was infused with divine power and purpose.

Timeline of Events

1
Beginning of Creation

Divine Craftsman

Began creating celestial architecture

2
Ancient Times

Forging Weapons

Created divine weapons for gods

3
Dwapara Yuga

Building Dwarka

Constructed Krishna's magnificent city

Sacred Iconography

Understanding the divine symbols and their meanings

Tools and Instruments

Holding hammer, chisel, measuring tools

Divine craftsman, architect of universe, patron of artisans

Four Heads

Four faces looking in all directions

Oversees creation in all four directions, omniscient architect

Elephant Vehicle

Sometimes shown riding elephant

Strength in creation, carrying heavy responsibilities

Golden Crown

Ornate golden crown

Divine architect, master craftsman status

Sacred Temples

Holy places of worship and pilgrimage

Vishwakarma Temple

Goa

Temple dedicated to divine architect

Dwarka

Gujarat

City built by Vishwakarma for Krishna

Festivals & Celebrations

Vishwakarma Puja

Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima or September 17

Worship by artisans, craftsmen, factory workers

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Sacred Mantras

Powerful chants to invoke divine blessings

ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः

Om Vishwakarmane Namah

"Salutations to Lord Vishwakarma"

Benefits: Success in work, creativity, skill development

विश्वकर्मा महाभाग सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायक। शिल्पिनां प्रवरः श्रेष्ठः सर्वशास्त्रविशारदः॥

Vishwakarmaa Mahaabhaaga Sarvasiddhipradaayaka, Shilpinaam Pravarah Shreshtah Sarvashaastravishaaradah

"Vishwakarma, most fortunate, granter of all success, foremost among artisans, expert in all sciences"

Benefits: Excellence in crafts, innovation, architectural success

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