Narsimha Jayanti - Nara Singha Jayanti

Narasimha Jayanti is a highly revered day in the Hindu calendar, which marks the Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu. This day has immense spiritual significance. This day is blessed by Narasimha. This day has been blessed by Narasimha. On this auspicious day, chanting of devotees chant, worship, and recite the sacred mantras of Narasimha in search of their divine protection and grace.

The day also emphasizes the importance of faith and surrender to divine desire. The divine intervention of Narasimha symbolizes the power of devotion to remove adversities. Celebrating Narasimha Jayanti with devotion brings peace, spiritual strength, and protection from negative influences.

Narasimha Jayanti Date

Narasimha Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, April 30, 2026

Narasimha Jayanti Sayana Kala Puja Time- 04:17 PM to 06:56 PM

Duration- 02 hours 39 minutes

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins- 07:51 PM on Apr 29, 2026

Chaturdashi Tithi Ends- 09:12 PM on Apr 30, 2026

Parana Time Narasimha Jayanti- After 05:41 AM, May 01

When was Narasimha Born?

The birth of Lord Narasimha is celebrated on Narasimha Jayati, which falls on the Chaturdashi date of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaisakha month. It usually falls in April or May. His appearance was not traditionally a birth from the womb, but appeared from a pillar in the court of Hiranyakashyapa. The exact date of his appearance is not traditionally available in writing; it was a divine event for the fulfillment of a specific purpose.

Who is the wife of Narasimha?

The wife of Vishnu's avatar Narasimha is primarily known as Lakshmi, often depicted as Lakshmi Narasimha. In Vaishnavism, Narasimha is considered an avatar of Vishnu, and Lakshmi is his eternal wife. The form of Lakshmi Narasimha in which Lakshmi is seated in the lap of Narasimha.

Narasimha Mantras

उग्रं वीरं महाववष्णं ज्वलन्तं सववतोमणखम्।

नृवसंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्यणमृत्यणं नमाम्यहम्

Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham

Nirisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrutyur Mrutyum Namamy Aham

Meaning: Lord Narasimha, who is very cruel and brave and is an incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu, who is full of talent, terrible and auspicious, and also the destructive of death, blesses us. We bow to him.

Narasimha Jayanti Story

According to the Bhagavata Purana, a great sage named Kashyap had a wife named 'Diti', and they had two sons named Hiranyakashipu and Harinaksha. Lord Vishnu, in his previous incarnation as Varaha (third incarnation,n), had killed the evil demon Hiranyaka to protect mankind and the earth. His brother Hiranyakashipu was very angry at his brother's death, hated Vishnu, and decided to take revenge. He prayed fervently to Lord Brahma and received his blessings.

Hiranyakashipu requested Lord Brahma to grant him an extraordinary boon- "I will not die inside a dwelling or outside a dwelling, during the day or at night, on the ground or in the sky, neither by any weapon, nor by any man, nor by any means.

Hiranyakashyap had a son named Prahlad. Despite being born in a family of demons, Prahlad was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu became angry and decided to kill his son. Hiranyakashyap's many attacks on Prahlad failed due to Lord Vishnu's mystical power. Feeling helpless, Hiranyakashyap grabbed Prahlad and angrily asked him, "Where is your Lord?" And slammed his weapon on a nearby column and asked Prahlada to show him his Lord Vishnu.

Only then, Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu, came out from the same pillar along with the same pillar. Lord Vishnu incarnated as a half-man and char Narasimha avatar, to satisfy the boon given by Lord Brahma. Lord Narasimha then took Hiranyakashipu in his lap and, using his sharp nails (neither conscious nor inanimate) as a weapon, he slayed the demon king.

Significance Of Narasimha Jayanti

'Nara' is a male, and 'Singha' is a lion, and thus 'Nara-Singha' is a male-lion form. Lord Vishnu took this wonderful incarnation to save his devotee Prahlad from his demon father Hiranyakashyapa. Lord Narasimha is an important symbol of hope against all odds, victory over evil, and the destroyer of obstacles. To get out of any difficult situation, everyone should invoke him with full faith, just like Prahlad.

Lord Narasimha is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. He has many pilgrimage centres and ancient temples all over India. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Lord Narasimha is worshipped in many forms.

Devotees observe fasts, worship Lord Narasimha with a pure heart, and chant mantras and stotras dedicated to Lord Vishnu, to conquer the obstacles of life and seek his blessings to lead a peaceful life.

Narasimha Puja

Before starting the puja, purify yourself by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes. Offer fresh flowers and fruits to Lord Narasimha. Chant the holy Narasimha Ashtashta Mantra to get the safety and blessings of Lord Narasimha.

While chanting the holy mantras, pour water, milk, or honey on the idol or picture of Lord Narasimha. Chant Narasimha Kavach to get protection from evils from the Lord. Pray to Lord Narasimha to protect you and your loved ones from all negative influences and give you the strength to overcome obstacles. Narasimha Jayanti Puja is the time to seek the divine protection and blessings of Lord Narasimha.

Conclusion

Narasimha Jayanti shows ego and the eternal victory of devotion over religion. Lord Narasimha provides strong protection from negative energies and obstacles. Narasimha Jayanti is not just a celebration. By worshipping Lord Narasimha, one ensures his strong protection, fearlessness, justice, and divine grace in his life. If you want to know more about Narsimha Jayanti, then take an astrology phone consultation.