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Narasimha Jayanti 2025: On this day, devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to Lord Narasimha and seek his blessings.
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: The festival is observed every year during the Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi of the Vaishakha month. (File Pic)
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Narasimha Jayanti is a special day for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It celebrates the birth of Lord Narasimha who is a powerful half-man, half-lion form of Vishnu. It is believed that he appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada and to defeat the demon king Hiranyakashipu. Also known as Narasimha Chaturdashi, the festival is observed every year during the Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi of the Vaishakha month.
On this day, devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to Lord Narasimha and seek his blessings.
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Date And Puja Timings
According to Drik Panchang, Narasimha Jayanti will be observed on May 11 this year. Here are important timings:
- Sayana Kala Puja Time: 4:21 PM to 7:03 PM
- Madhyahna Sankalp Time: 10:57 AM to 1:39 PM
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 5:29 PM on May 10
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 8:01 PM on May 11
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: History
According to Hindu mythology, Narasimha is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He took on the form of Narasimha – a half-man and half-lion. He came to protect his devotee, Prahlada, who was being troubled by his father, King Hiranyakashipu. The king had received a special boon which made him nearly impossible to kill. No god, demon, human or animal could harm him and he could not die during day, night, inside or outside.
To break this, Lord Vishnu appeared as Lord Narasimha and killed the king at dusk, the time between day and night, at the entrance of a doorway. This moment marked the victory of good over evil.
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Significance
Narasimha is shown as a half-man, half-lion figure. This form represents the balance of strength and wisdom. He appeared to protect his devotees and destroy evil. The day of his birth, Narasimha Jayanti, is celebrated to remember his victory over evil. It reminds us that faith can overcome challenges. Worshipping Lord Narasimha on this day is believed to bring protection, prosperity and blessings.
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Rituals
According to Drik Panchang, on this day, devotees observe a fast where they eat only one meal the day before the auspicious time. During the fast, grains and cereals are avoided. The fast is broken the following day at the right time called Parana.
Devotees take Sankalp during Madhyahna and perform Lord Narasimha Puja before sunset. It is believed that Lord Narasimha appeared at dusk during Chaturdashi. Many people stay awake through the night and perform Visarjan Puja the next morning.
After completing the Visarjan Puja and offering Dana to a Brahmin, the fast is broken the next day once Chaturdashi Tithi ends after sunrise.
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Wishes To Share
As we gear up to celebrate the auspicious day, here are a few wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones:
- Happy Narasimha Jayanti to you and your loved ones. Believe in goodness in people.
- On this occasion of Narasimha Jayanti, I pray that Lord Narasimha is always present to bless and lead us in our life.
- Let us commemorate Narasimha Jayanti by committing ourselves to Lord Narasimha’s bhakti!!!
- Lord Narasimha inspires us to always do the right thing. Happy Narasimha Jayanti.
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