AKGEC celebrated Vishwakarma Puja on September 17, 2024, in the Mechanical Engineering Workshop, honoring Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the universe. The event, attended by HoDs, Deans, Professors, Section Incharges, staff, and students, highlighted the inclusivity and importance of the celebration within the academic community. Participants offered prayers, seeking blessings for the smooth functioning of tools and machinery, which play a crucial role in engineering and technology. The ceremony reinforced a sense of reverence for the equipment integral to their work and studies.

Vishwakarma Puja is a significant day of celebration, dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and engineer of the universe. It is a day when people offer prayers and seek blessings for their tools, machinery, and instruments as well as Lord Vishwakarma's idol.

The celebration of Vishwakarma Puja symbolizes the recognition of the importance of technology and craftsmanship in the field of engineering and education. It also serves as a way to invoke divine blessings for the success and safety of all equipment and machinery used in teaching and research.
We all pay homage to Lord Vishwakarma and seek his blessings for the smooth functioning of tools and machinery, which are integral to the field of engineering and technology.

AKGEC celebrated “VISHWAKARMA PUJA” on September 17, 2023, at 9:30 am in the Mechanical Engineering Workshop. The event was attended by a diverse group of individuals, including Heads of Departments (HoDs), Deans, Professors, Section Incharges, and Lab Assistants. This reflects the importance and inclusivity of the celebration within the academic community. Additionally, students from various years also participated in the puja, emphasizing the involvement of the student body.

Vishwakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu God, the divine architect. He is considered as swayambhu and creator of the world. He constructed the holy city of Dwarka where Krishna ruled, the palace of Indraprastha for the Pandavas, and was the creator of many fabulous weapons for the gods. He is also called the divine carpenter, and is mentioned in the Rig Veda, and is credited with Sthapatya Veda, the science of mechanics and architecture.

AKGEC celebrated “VISHWAKARMA PUJA” on 17th September 2022 (Saturday) in the Mechanical Engineering Department Workshop at 9:30 am. All HoDs, Deans, Professors and Section Incharges along with all other personnel free from essential duties of the college attended the Puja.