Kathmandu-Today, followers of the Vedic Sanatan Hindu faith are celebrating Bishwakarma Puja, honoring Lord Bishwakarma, revered as the divine creator of crafts, architecture, and technology.

According to religious belief, even in the age of the gods, Lord Bishwakarma is said to have created thousands of tools, machines, and vehicles. Following this tradition, Nepalese mark the day by worshiping machinery, industrial equipment, weapons, and vehicles in their factories, workshops, and homes.

Lord Bishwakarma is also regarded as the originator of Vastu Shastra (the ancient science of architecture). Vastu is explained as an ancient science that considers directions, constellations, angles, the five elements, and the shape of land. It is believed that houses built according to Vastu principles bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being.

On this day, idols of Lord Bishwakarma are installed and worshiped. The following day, these idols are ritually immersed in a nearby river or pond.

According to scriptures, Bishwakarma is considered the son of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe.