BHAGWAN VISHWAKARMA

The provided sources explore the divine origins, lineage, and architectural legacy of *Lord Vishwakarma**, the supreme architect of the universe in Hindu mythology. Described as **Swayambhu* or self-manifested, he is credited with crafting celestial cities like *Dwarka* and *Lanka**, as well as the powerful weapons of the gods, such as **Shiva’s trident* and *Vishnu’s discus**. The texts detail his family tree, specifically highlighting his daughter **Sanjna**, whose marriage to the Sun God led to the creation of the **Manu* and the beginning of the solar dynasty. Furthermore, the sources emphasize his connection to the *Ramayana**, noting that his descendants **Nala and Nila* engineered the bridge to Lanka and that *Lord Ram* himself belongs to the lineage established through Vishwakarma’s daughter. Modern significance is also addressed through the rituals of **Vishwakarma Puja**, where workers and craftsmen worship their tools to seek prosperity and success. Collectively, these documents portray the deity as the foundational force behind both the physical structures of the cosmos and the genealogical roots of major epic heroes.