Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: Vishwakarma Day was celebrated today by the activists of the NMC with religious fervor as the working class worshipped Lord Vishwakarma by performing Pooja at a function held at Gandhi Nagar here.
While speaking on the occasion, President of the National Mazdoor Conference(NMC) SubashShastri threw light on relevance of the day and engineering miracles of Lord Vishwakarma. Lord Vishwakarma, he said that he was a great God who is considered as creator of the world. He said that Lord Vishwakarma constructed the holy city of Dwarka, where Krishna ruled, the Maya Sabha of the Pandavas, and was the creator of many fabulous weapons for the gods. Remembering Lord Vishwakarma, Shastri paid rich tributes to the founder of craft, art, architecture and engineering, who is also known as the God of carpenters, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and masons. Terming the efforts of Prime Minister for welfare of technically skilled people, Shastrisaid that initiatives like Skill India and Make in India are aimed towards overall welfare of these workers, who are one of the main forces behind developing India. |
