Vishwokarma Puja, Vaastu Diwas observed
Summary
Vishwakarma Puja was observed across Nepal on Thursday with religious rituals at temples, workshops and vehicle depots, including crowded blessings at Bhadrakali Temple in Kathmandu. Artisans, drivers and transport entrepreneurs worshipped tools, machinery and vehicles, while Vaastu Diwas was also marked in remembrance of Vaastu Shastra scholars.
Key Points
- Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated across the country with religious and cultural rituals on Thursday.
- Crowds gathered at Bhadrakali Temple in Kathmandu to bless vehicles, receive tika and prasad, and pray for safety and success.
- Workshops, factories, garages and industries worshipped tools, machines and construction materials as part of the festival.
- Vaastu Diwas was also observed, reflecting renewed interest in traditional Vaastu Shastra and architectural knowledge in Nepal.
