Editorial photo #12764342 Human Interest

Vishwakarma Puja In Kolkata, India

A driver sits inside his iconic yellow ambassador taxi and decorates it to celebrate the festival of Vishwakarma Puja, the festival of the Hindu deity of architecture and machinery, in Kolkata, India, on September 17, 2025. People mainly from eastern India observe Vishwakarma Puja by worshiping their machines, vehicles, and computers. Most of the vehicles and machines are decorated, and prayers are offered for trouble-free working and good business throughout the year. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #12764342
Date taken: 17 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

Related keywords

Vishwakarma Puja festival Hindu deity architecture machinery Kolkata India September 17 2025 eastern India worship machines vehicles computers decorations prayers trouble-free working good business yellow ambassador taxi celebration Rupak De Chowdhuri NurPhoto iconic taxi driver observance deity worship annual event cultural tradition religious festival eastern region mechanical tools prosperity.