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Vishvakarma

विश्वकर्मा
Also known as: Tvaṣṭā, Sthapati

About

Divine architect and engineer of the cosmos. Builder of celestial cities, weapons, and the chariots of the gods. Identified with Tvashtr in later traditions.

Attributes

Cosmic architectEngineeringCreationArtistry

Symbols

ToolsMeasuring rodSacrificial implements

Associated Mantras

Om Viśvakarmaṇe namaḥ
Vishvakarma Suktam (Rigveda 10.81-82)

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.