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The Vishwakarma caste of south Karnataka is composed of several sub-castes: Kulachar, Uttaradi (goldsmiths), Matachar (founders), Muulekammaras, and Chikkamanes. Sub-castes do intermarry, and have a hierarchy among themselves.
Vishwakarma is believed to be the lord of architecture and mechanics in Hindu mythology. Lord Vishwakarma is the first architect and engineer of the world and he laid the founding stone of the universe. He is credited with being the chief architect and builder of Lanka, Dwarka and Yampuri.
Vishwakarma Caste describes a Brahmin Caste of India who claims to be descendants of Lord Vishwakarma. They are a caste of priests, engineers, architects, sculptors, temple builders and artists. The term is applied to five sub-castes; blacksmiths, carpenters, coppersmiths, goldsmiths and sculptors.
Explore the Vishwakarma caste and its cultural significance on the Vishwakarma Foundation's dedicated webpage.
Vishvakarma or Vishvakarman ( Sanskrit: विश्वकर्मा, lit. 'all maker', IAST: Viśvakarmā) is a craftsman deity and the divine architect of the devas in contemporary Hinduism. In the early texts, the craftsman deity was known as Tvastar and the word "Vishvakarma" was originally used as an epithet for any powerful deity.
Vishwakarma (also spelled Biswakarma) is a Hindu god of craftsmanship and the architect of gods. He designed and created the palaces, aircraft, and divine weapons of gods. He is also the architect of the universe.
Sutradhars, according to legend, are the carpenters descended from Maya, son of Vishwakarma. From the Rigveda, Vishwakarma is the divine engineer of the universe.
