Varanasi: Traditional and religious events were held at several places in Varanasi on Vishwakarma Puja on Thursday.
Apart from govt institutions like Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), armoury of police lines, workshops of UPSRTC and technical studies institutions, the private motor workshops and shops of automobile repairers also worshipped Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the universe, venerated as the creator of all tools, machinery and weapons. At BLW, general manager Ashutosh Pant, accompanied by principal chief departmental heads, senior officers and employees, performed rituals of puja at the design department. He later visited the New Block Shop, CTS Shop, Tool Room, Engine Division, Loco Frame Shop, Pipe Shop, Loco Assembly Shop, Traction Assembly Shop, Track Machine Shop, Loco Test Shop and Depot, offering prayers and greeting employees. At police lines of Azamgarh, Vishwakarma Puja was organised with traditional rituals. Additional SP City Madhuban Kumar Singh performed prayers for weapons in the armoury and police vehicles. Officers and personnel prayed for peace, prosperity and happiness in the district. Senior police officials attended the ceremony, received prasad and wished for safety.
BLW Employees Embrace Commitment to Excellence
During a recent puja ceremony, Pant emphasized the values of skill, quality, innovation, hard work, and creativity. He extended his wishes for happiness, prosperity, and progress to the BLW family. In response, employees reiterated their dedication to achieving technical excellence and operational efficiency.