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Vishvakarma

विश्वकर्मा
Also known as: Viśvakarmā, Divine Architect, Sthapati

About

The divine architect and engineer of the cosmos. Builder of celestial cities, weapons, and the chariots of the gods. Identified with Tvashtr in later traditions. Patron deity of artisans, craftsmen, and engineers.

Attributes

ArchitectureEngineeringCreationArtistryCraftsmanship

Symbols

ToolsMeasuring rodSacrificial implementsBlueprints

Associated Mantras

Om Viśvakarmaṇe Namaḥ
Vishvakarma Suktam

Festivals

Vishwakarma Puja (September)

Scriptures

RigvedaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaEspecially in industrial and artisan communities

Iconography

White-bearded sage with four arms, holding tools. Often depicted with a crown, surrounded by the cosmos he constructed.