Original text
जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । सकल सृष्टि के करता, रक्षक स्तुति धर्मा ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । आदि सृष्टि मे विधि को, श्रुति उपदेश दिया । जीव मात्र का जग में, ज्ञान विकास किया ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । ऋषि अंगीरा तप से, शांति नहीं पाई । ध्यान किया जब प्रभु का, सकल सिद्धि आई ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । रोग ग्रस्त राजा ने, जब आश्रय लीना । संकट मोचन बनकर, दूर दुःखा कीना ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । जब रथकार दंपति, तुम्हारी टेर करी । सुनकर दीन प्रार्थना, विपत सगरी हरी ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । एकानन चतुरानन, पंचानन राजे। त्रिभुज चतुर्भुज दशभुज, सकल रूप साजे ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । ध्यान धरे तब पद का, सकल सिद्धि आवे । मन द्विविधा मिट जावे, अटल शक्ति पावे ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । श्री विश्वकर्मा की आरती, जो कोई गावे । भजत गजानांद स्वामी, सुख संपति पावे ॥ जय श्री विश्वकर्मा प्रभु, जय श्री विश्वकर्मा । सकल सृष्टि के करता, रक्षक स्तुति धर्मा ॥
Transliteration
Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Sakal Srishti Ke Karata Rakshak Stuti Dharma Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Adi Srishti Me Vidhi Ko Shruti Upadesh Diya Jiv Matra Ka Jag Men Gyan Vikas Kiya Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Rishi Angira Tap Se Shanti Nahin Pai Dhyan Kiya Jab Prabhu Ka Sakal Siddhi Ai Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Rog Grasta Raja Ne Jab Ashray Lina Sankat Mochan Banakar Dur Duhkha Kina Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Jab Rathakar Dampati Tumhari Ter Kari Sunakar Din Prarthana Vipat Sagari Hari Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje Tribhuj Chaturbhuj Dashabhuj Sakal Rup Saje Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Dhyan Dhare Tab Pad Ka Sakal Siddhi Ave Man Dvividha Mit Jave Atal Shakti Pave Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Shri Vishvakarma Ki Arati Jo Koi Gave Bhajat Gajanand Svami Sukh Sampati Pave Jai Shri Vishvakarma Prabhu Jai Shri Vishvakarma Sakal Srishti Ke Karata Rakshak Stuti Dharma
Vishwakarma, the divine craftsman
Vishwakarma is the architect and engineer of the gods: the Puranas credit him with Dwarka, Indraprastha, Lanka and the weapons of the gods. In the Rigveda he is the "all-maker", creator of the universe itself. Craftspeople, engineers, mechanics, carpenters, weavers and factory workers honour him as their patron, and on his puja tools and machines are cleaned, decorated and rested for the day.
What the aarti says
- Creator: "maker of all creation, protector, upholder of dharma". At the beginning of creation he gave the shruti (Vedic teaching) to Vidhi (Brahma) and developed knowledge in every living being.
- Rishi Angira: who found no peace through tapas, but when he meditated on Vishwakarma "every siddhi came".
- A sick king who took refuge in him was freed from his suffering.
- The rathakar couple: when a chariot-maker and his wife called out to him, he heard their humble prayer and removed all their trouble, fitting for the patron of craftsmen.
- His forms: one-faced, four-faced and five-faced; with two, four or ten arms.
- The fruit: meditating on his feet removes the mind's doubt (dvividha) and gives steady strength. The last stanza is signed by Gajanand.
When it is sung
- Vishwakarma Puja on Kanya Sankranti (usually 16–17 September), especially in eastern India, in factories, workshops and offices.
- The day after Diwali, when many in North India worship Vishwakarma and their tools alongside Govardhan Puja.
- At the inauguration of a new workshop, machine or vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vishwakarma Puja?
On Kanya Sankranti, usually 16 or 17 September. In parts of North India it is also done the day after Diwali.
Why are tools worshipped on Vishwakarma Puja?
Vishwakarma is the patron of all craft and making, so the tools and machines through which people earn are honoured and rested for the day.
Who was the rathakar couple in the aarti?
A chariot-maker and his wife who prayed to Vishwakarma in distress; the aarti says he heard them and removed their troubles.
Who wrote this aarti?
Its last stanza is signed "Gajanand Swami".
Is there a Vishwakarma chalisa too?
Yes, and it is often read before the aarti during the puja.
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