Vishwakarmathe divine designer
- Vol.87(12), Dec
- Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2022
- 85p.
Vishvakarma is a craftsman deity and the divine architect of the devtas in contemporary Hinduism. Son of the God Brahma, Vishwakarma is said to have designed the entire universe. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishvakarma is regarded as the “God of Architecture”. He is considered the divine engineer and the principal architect of the universe and the chief deity of all architects and engineers. Ancient Hindu texts have many references to Vishwakarma as the architect of the Gods. Images of the God Vishwakarma represent him with four hands, wearing a crown and gold jewellery. He holds a water-pot, a book, a noose and craftsman's tools in his hands.