Vishvakarma’s sons are said to be the ancestors of the hereditary craftsmen castes, and craftsmen revere Vishvakarma as an ancestor. In modern industrialized India, the trades have been expanded such that Vishvakarma is now sometimes referred to as not just an architect and craftsman but also an engineer. He is associated with skilled work in modern industries such as steel work, machinery, shipyard work, railroads, jute mills, and many others.
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