Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Data, tithi timings, shubh muhurat, significance, puja vidhi

Narasimha Jayanti is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This festival will be celebrated on May 22, 2024, corresponding to Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month. The day is observed with fervor, particularly in South India.

Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Date and Time

• Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: May 21, 2024 - 05:39 PM
• Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: May 22, 2024 - 06:47 PM
• Evening Puja Time: 03:40 PM - 06:18 PM
• Parana Time: May 23, 2024 - 05:09 AM
• Afternoon Resolution Time: 10:25 AM - 01:02 PM

Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Significance
Narasimha Jayanti holds immense religious significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha, who is depicted as half-human and half-lion, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Narasimha can dispel negative energies and protect them from hidden enemies, evil spirits, and anxiety.


Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Story
The legend of Narasimha Jayanti centers around Hiranyakashyap, a king who declared himself the supreme god. His son, Prahalad, remained a steadfast devotee of Lord Vishnu. Despite numerous attempts by Hiranyakashyap to kill Prahalad, Lord Vishnu protected him. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Narasimha emerged to kill Hiranyakashyap, who could not be killed by any human, animal, or demon, neither on earth nor in the sky, nor during the day or night. Lord Narasimha, in his unique form, fulfilled these conditions and vanquished Hiranyakashyap.

Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Puja Rituals
Devotees begin the day with a holy bath and perform rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu. They place an idol of Lord Narasimha or Lord Vishnu on a wooden plank, bathe it with Panchamrit, adorn it with clothes and jewelry, and light a diya with desi ghee. Offerings include flowers, fruits, dry fruits, and sweets like kheer or halwa. Devotees recite the Lord Narasimha Mantra and visit Vishnu temples, offering Tulsi garlands.

Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Mantras
Om Ugra Narasimhaye Vidmahe,
Vajra Nakhaye Dheemahi,
Tanno Narasimha Prachodayat !!