Narasimha Jayanthi
MalayalamAlso known as: Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanthi
About Narasimha Jayanthi
Narasimha Jayanthi celebrates the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Narasimha (the man-lion), who appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada from his demon father Hiranyakashipu.
The festival falls on the 14th day of the bright fortnight in Vaishakh (April-May) and is observed with special pujas at Vishnu temples.
In Kerala, devotees perform elaborate rituals, recite the Narasimha Kavacham, and offer special prayers for protection from evil.
The festival symbolises divine protection of the righteous and the destruction of tyranny and evil.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Narasimha worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Recite the Narasimha Kavacham and offer prayers.
- Visit Vishnu temples for special pujas.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Narasimha puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Narasimha altar with flowers and garlands.
- Recite the Narasimha Kavacham with devotion.
- Offer prayers and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, appearing as a man-lion to protect his devotee Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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