Rourkela : Vishwakarma Puja, the Puja of the divine architect was celebrated with zeal and zest in Rourkela Steel Plant on 17th September. The exquisitely crafted idols of Lord Vishwakarma adorning the ornately decorated Puja pendals evoked feelings of devotion and veneration among the devotees. It is to be noted that more than 100 pendals were erected inside the Steel Plant by the enthusiastic employees.
Mr Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge, SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), along with Mr. P K Sahoo, ED(Projects), Mr. Somnath Tripathy, ED (MM), Dr. B K Hota, ED (M&HS), Mr. Debabrata Dutta, Acting ED (Works) & CGM (HSMs) and many other senior officers of the Plant visited a number of Puja Pendals inside the Steel Plant. While, interacting with the employees, Mr Bhowmick praised their enthusiasm as well as their creative and innovative spirit.
Later the DIC along with other dignitaries went to Deepika Hast Kargha, the handloom centre set up by RSP and managed by Deepika Mahila Sanghati. Mrs Seema Bhowmick, President and other office bearers of the Sanghati were present on the occasion.
According to Hindu mythology Lord Vishwakarma, the architect of the abode of the Gods, is worshipped as a symbol of creativity, ingenuity and industry. In a technology centred industry like Rourkela Steel Plant the celebrations carry a special significance.
Vishwakarma Puja Celebrated with Religious Fervour and gaiety in Rourkela Steel Plant
