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Vishwakarma Puja 2026 on September 16 or 17? Why the date is confusing
There is confusion over whether Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on September 16 or 17 in 2026. Here is the correct date, the reason behind the festival and why workers worship tools, machines and vehicles.
Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17, 2026, rather than September 16. The confusion comes from the festival's connection with Kanya Sankranti, which marks the Sun's transition from Leo to Virgo. In 2026, this transition occurs on September 17 at around 7:58 am.
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