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- The Vishwakarma Jayanti festival was celebrated on Thursday in Simse village near Narasimharajapur in Karnataka, led by several local Vishwakarma community associations.
- Arun Sharma, speaking at the event, said ancient scriptures describe the divine architect Vishwakarma as having created the world, and credited the community's success to the worship of Gayatri.
- Tahsildar Sujatha said Vishwakarma community members have been builders in every era, contributing to modern scientific and aeronautical achievements.
- A S Krishnayya Acharya, president of the Shringeri zone Vishwakarma federation, said the state government has celebrated Vishwakarma Jayanti officially since 2016 and set up a Vishwakarma corporation offering loans for education and industry, but the community lags in using these benefits.
- The celebrations matter because they push for better organisation within the community so members can access government schemes meant for them.
What to watch next
- A fund-raising 'kumbha' programme at the newly built Kalikamba temple in the town is scheduled for December 4.
- Organisers want higher community participation in Vishwakarma Jayanti events, which has been low due to weak organisation.
- Watch whether community members begin using the Vishwakarma corporation's loan and industry benefits.
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