Who was the world's greatest architect, how much do you know about Vishwakarma?

PM Narendra Modi announced the Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This scheme has been named after Lord Vishwakarma, who is considered the world's greatest architect, it is believed that Lord Vishwakarma had built the golden city of Lanka and Dwarka.

On Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced the Vishwakarma Yojana from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This scheme of 13 to 15 thousand crore rupees will be started on Vishwakarma Jayanti. The benefits of which will be given to traditional skills, such as goldsmiths, tanners, barbers and blacksmiths. This scheme has been named after Vishwakarma because Vishwakarma was the greatest architect of the world.

It is believed that Lord Vishwakarma had built the palaces, weapons and buildings for the deities. That is why tools-machines, weapons and other iron items are worshiped on the day of Vishwakarma Jayanti. It is believed that Vishwakarma was the seventh son of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe.

God of creation

Lord Vishwakarma is considered the god of creation, as he created magnificent palaces, buildings, weapons and thrones for the deities. It is believed that when the Devasur war took place, it was Vishwakarma who made the thunderbolt from the bones of Maharishi Dadhichi, which is worn by the god Indra. It has been said in the scriptures that Vajra had so much power that it destroyed all the demons. It is also believed that Lanka was built for Ravana, Indraprastha for Pandavas and Dwarka for Shri Krishna.

This is the story of golden lanka

It is said that once Lord Shiva took Mother Parvati to heaven. Mother Parvati got mesmerized by the beauty there. After returning to Kailash, Mother Parvati expressed her desire for a beautiful palace. After this, at the behest of Lord Shiva, Vishwakarma and Kuber built a golden Lanka. According to mythological belief, Ravana asked Lord Shiva for Lanka as alms and Lord Bholenath gave Lanka to Ravana.

Vishwakarma had built the city of Dwarka for Shri Krishna

According to Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, the city of Shri Krishna, Dwarka was built by Lord Vishwakarma. According to the Mahabharata, the chariot that Lord Shiva chose to destroy the cities of Taraksha, Kamalaksha and Vidyunmali was made by Vishwakarma. It has also been said in mythology that Yampuri, the capital of Pandavas, Hastinapur, Kuberpuri, Varunpuri etc. were also built by Vishwakarma.

What is Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana

During the budget before PM Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had told about the scheme. This includes financial assistance, training, knowledge of modern techniques, market linkage, its knowledge, digitalization etc. Loans will also be made available to the artisans who want to convert their skills into business, raw materials will be provided and if needed, the market will also be made available.

This is how you will get the benefit of Vishwakarma Yojana

Vishwakarma Yojana will be started for 13 to 15 thousand crore rupees, this will benefit artisans and small businessmen. For this, those people who have traditional skills will be selected. For example blacksmith, goldsmith, tanner and barber. Under the scheme, they will be helped so that they can adopt the path of self-employment with traditional skills.