Vishvakarma Puja

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the geographical scope?A significant cultural observance celebrated throughout India and in Nepal
2. Who is Vishvakarma?Vishvakarma is the god who created the sky, earth, and all kinds of tools and weapons. He is seen as the master architect of the universe.
3. When is Vishvakarma Puja celebrated?It falls on the day the sun enters Virgo, usually between September 16 and 18, or sometimes a day after Diwali, depending on the calendar.

Vishvakarma: The celestial architect and divine craftsman in Hindu tradition, credited with building the universe and all its elements.
Puja: A devotional ritual performed in Hinduism to worship deities, often involving offerings, prayers, and symbolic gestures.
Kanya Sankranti: The astrological event marking the sun's transit into the zodiac sign of Virgo, which determines the date of Vishvakarma Puja.
Diwali: A major Hindu festival of lights, celebrated with lamps, fireworks, and sweets, often preceding or coinciding with other observances.