Sri Sri Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated in a Festive Atmosphere at Maloish of Sarail.

Taslima Khandaker Nushrat (Sarail Upazila) The Sri Sri Vishwakarma Puja, one of the religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated with due religious solemnity, enthusiasm and in a festive atmosphere in Maloish village of Sarail Upazila in Brahmanbaria. The puja rituals began at 10 am on 18 September 2026 (31 Bhadra 1433 Bengali Era) in various houses, shops and business establishments in Maloish village. On this occasion, a special puja mandap and a colorful festival were organized at the house of the late Shri Arjun Chowdhury in the Maloish (Bepari Para) area under the initiative of the local 'Manab Kalyan Jubo Sangha'. Since morning, there was great joy and excitement among the Sanatan devotees and concerned people centering the puja. According to the puja organizing committee and local sources, floral tributes (pushpanjali) were offered at the feet of Lord Vishwakarma through scriptural rituals and religious ceremonies. At that time, special prayers were offered to the deity seeking welfare of the working people, professional success, safety, and happiness, peace and prosperity of the country and the nation. According to Sanatan Dharma, the divine architect Vishwakarma is the god of art, technical crafts and all kinds of machinery. As a result, this puja holds immense importance especially among various factories, cottage industries and the business community. Centering this puja, an unique environment of cordiality and social harmony was created among people of all walks of life in Maloish village of Sarail. Local dignitaries, members of various social organizations and professional people from all walks of life participated in the festive spirit. Local devotees said that every year such a gathering on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, besides preserving the religious tradition, further strengthens and consolidates the bond of social harmony. After the puja and offering of anjali, traditional prasad was distributed among a large number of devotees, pilgrims and guests present. Overall, this year's Vishwakarma Puja concluded in a very peaceful, safe and joyful atmosphere.