Vishwakarma Puja 2026: date and timings
Vishwakarma Puja is on Thursday, 17 September, 2026.
Tools, machines and workplaces are worshipped, especially in eastern India. Deity: Lord Vishwakarma.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:07 am | 6:16 pm |
| Hyderabad | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:16 pm |
| Delhi | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:06 am | 6:24 pm |
| Mumbai | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:26 am | 6:39 pm |
| Chennai | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:08 pm |
| Bengaluru | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 6:19 pm |
| Kolkata | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 5:23 am | 5:38 pm |
| Vijayawada | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 6:07 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 5:45 am | 5:57 pm |
| Pune | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 6:35 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:26 am | 6:41 pm |
| Jaipur | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 6:13 am | 6:29 pm |
| Lucknow | 17 Sept | From sunrise, 5:52 am | 6:08 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 17 September in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam1:43 pm to 3:14 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:07 am and 6:16 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:08 am, moonset 10:50 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi
- NakshatraAnuradha
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Vishwakarma Puja from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am to 7:38 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:38 am to 9:09 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:09 am to 10:40 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:40 am to 12:12 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:12 pm to 1:43 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:43 pm to 3:14 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:14 pm to 4:45 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:45 pm to 6:16 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:16 pm to 7:45 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:45 pm to 9:14 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:14 pm to 10:43 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:43 pm to 12:11 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:11 am to 1:40 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:40 am to 3:09 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:09 am to 4:38 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:38 am to 6:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Vishwakarma Puja in 2026?
Vishwakarma Puja is on Thursday, 17 September, 2026.