Narasimha Jayanti
MarathiAlso known as: Narasimha Jayanti, Narasimha Birthday
Narasimha Jayanti
About Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the fourteenth day (Chaturdashi) of the bright fortnight in Vaishakha.
Devotees observe strict fasting and perform special pukas for Lord Narasimha, seeking his protection from evil and danger.
In Maharashtra, temples hold special celebrations and devotees gather for evening prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe strict fasting and worship Lord Narasimha for protection.
Om Narasimhaya Namah, I seek the protection and blessings of Lord Narasimha for the removal of all fears and obstacles.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Worship Lord Narasimha with traditional offerings.
- Break the fast the next day after morning prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Narasimha is the half-man half-lion avatar of Vishnu who appeared to protect his devotee Prahlad from the demon king 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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