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In the sacred and rich tradition of Sanatan Dharma, every year on the auspicious occasion of Kanya Sankranti, the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, the first architect of the universe, the cosmic architect and the pioneer of technical knowledge, is celebrated with great joy and devotion. In Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma has been accepted as the presiding deity of all cosmic creation, weapons, grand cities, divine planes, factories, machines and technical skills. It is believed that the construction of the idols of heaven, Indrapuri, Lord Krishna’s golden Dwarka city, Lanka and Jagannath Puri was done by the divine hands of Devshilpi Vishwakarma himself. In the modern era, Vishwakarma Puja is not limited only to big industrial plants, factories, construction sites and automobile workshops, but its importance has also become deeply connected with our daily household life. Every small and big machine, technical gadget and electronic equipment that is used in our homes from morning to evening is actually a direct symbol of the energy and knowledge of Devshilpi. The basic spiritual essence of Vishwakarma Puja is to express gratitude and respect towards the material resources and tools through which our family is fed, livelihood is maintained and everyday life is made easier. Vehicle worship: A sure shot solution for safe travel, accident prevention and longevity of the vehicle. In middle class and modern household families, vehicle is not just a convenience for commuting, but it is considered to be the lifeline of the family’s safety, prestige and daily mobility. Whether you have a four-wheeler car in your house, a motorcycle, a scooty, an auto or a children’s bicycle, worshiping it properly on the day of Vishwakarma Puja has been said to be extremely beneficial in the scriptures. On this day, the first thing you should do after waking up in the morning is wash all your vehicles with water and make them completely clean and shiny. After this, mark the auspicious ‘Swastika’ symbol with kumkum, turmeric and Akshat on the main bonnet, handle or steering of the vehicle. Offer a garland of fresh red or yellow marigold flowers on the vehicle and meditate on Lord Vishwakarma by lighting incense sticks. While chanting the mantra ‘Om Shri Vishwakarmane Namah’ 11 times during the puja, one must pray that this vehicle always keeps the family members safe, removes obstacles on the roads and protects from any kind of sudden accident, discord or technical fault. Worship of Laptop and Computer: A boon for career growth in work from home and digital business In the era of digital revolution of the 21st century, laptops, desktop computers, tablets and smartphones have become an inseparable part of the life of every professional, entrepreneur, freelancer and student. From IT professionals working from home to youth doing online trading, e-commerce business or preparing for competitive exams, everyone’s intellectual and economic progress depends on these digital devices. In such a situation, worshiping the laptop and computer kept in your work area on the holy festival of Vishwakarma Jayanti gives extraordinary results. Before worship, clean the dust of your computer table, keyboard, monitor and mouse thoroughly. Apply a light tilak made of Roli or pure sandalwood on the edge or outer body of the computer screen and offer yellow flowers and some Akshat on it. Remembering Lord Vishwakarma as well as Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, join hands and pray that your digital projects succeed without any hindrance, there are no problems with software or hardware crashes and your career touches new technological heights. Sewing machine and home appliances: Respect for sources of income and freedom from Vaastu defects Sewing machine, washing machine, water purifier (RO), inverter and other home mechanical appliances kept in the house are directly related to the Vaastu and financial prosperity of the house. Especially for those families whose home is fueled by sewing, embroidery, boutique operation or any small cottage industry, the sewing machine is the embodiment of Annapurna and Lakshmi. On the day of Vishwakarma Puja, pour oil in the sewing machine, arrange its needle and threads and wipe it with a clean cloth. Apply vermilion tilak on the main wheel and base of the machine and tie Rakshasutra (Mauli) on it. Similarly, clean the big machines of the house like washing machine and inverter with water mixed with Ganga water and show them sunlight. On this day, honoring the equipment to which the direct or indirect income of the family is linked, removes the recession in the workplace and opens doors to unexpected growth in business. Worship of kitchen gadgets: Purification of appliances related to mixer-grinder and gas stove. Kitchen is the most sacred and energetic center of any house, where the food prepared determines the health and mental peace of the entire family. In modern kitchens, electronic appliances like mixer-grinder, microwave oven, induction cooktop, chimney, fridge and gas burner save both time and labour. These appliances should be thoroughly cleaned on the day of Vishwakarma Puja. Apply kumkum tilak on these modern kitchen appliances and display incense sticks. On this day, family members should take a determination that they will use all the mechanical and electrical appliances in their house with complete caution, restraint and discipline. Not wasting electricity or energy by leaving machines running unnecessarily is true devotion towards Lord Vishwakarma. People who worship these household appliances with devotion never face any unnecessary financial burden due to technical faults in their house and there is happiness and prosperity throughout the year.