Narasimha Chaturdashi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026 date is April 30. Narasimha Chaturdasi is observed on Vaisakha shukla Chaturdashi or fourteenth day in bright half of Vaisakha month. Narasimha Chaturdashi festival is of great significance […]
Nrusimha Navaratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in Vaishakh Month. In 2026, Nrusimha Navaratri begins on April 22 and ends on April 30 with Nrusimha Chaturdashi (Narasimha Jayanti). As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the Narasimha Swamy Avatara of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated for nine days; begins on Vaishakha Shukla Panchami and ends […]
How Lord Vishnu protected Prahlada from Hiranyakashipu? Lord Vishnu countered all the 18 attempts Hiranyakashipu had made to kill Prahlada and protected him from his father. This story is mentioned in Vishnu Purana’s 13th chapter. Hearing the news of Kritya’s failure to kill Prahlada, killing of teachers and their subsequent revival as effected by Prahlada, […]
Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha is one of the fiercest forms of Narasimha Swamy. The Sadhana of Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha (the eight-faced Narasimha) is extremely secretive method of worship in Vaishnava Agama Nigama Tantra Shashtras. According to Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha Kalpam, during the fight between Sharabheshwara (form of Shiva) and Narasimha reached to its peak, furious Narasimha […]
Narasimha Jayanti Puja Muhurat 2025, Timings are given here. 11 May 2025 is Narasimha Jayanti. The general auspicious time for Narasimha Jayanti Puja is Abhijit Muhurat. On 11 May 2025, Abhijit Muhurat is between 11:40 AM and 12:30 PM. Nrisimha Jayanti Sayampooja Timings, 11 May 2025 Pratah Kala Puja Timings – – Udaya Kala Puja Timings […]
11 May 2025 is Narasimha Jayanti, Narasimha Chaturdashi, the first appearance day of Lord Narasimha Swamy, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narsingha is the half-lion and half-man incarnation who appeared on the earth to annihilate Hiranyakashipu. Sri Vaishnava Narasimha Jayanti date is also 11 May 2025. Narasimha Jayanti or Chaturdashi falls on the […]
Limbadri Gutta Narasimha Swamy Temple, Bheemgal in Nizamabad district of Telangana is one of the popular Temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy. The Temple is located on a hill named ‘Nimbachalam’, which means a hill full of Neem trees. Brahmotsavams in Karthika Masam, Narasimha Jayanti Utsavams in Vaishakha Masam, Pushya Saptahotsavam in Pushya Masam and […]
Kumudha (18th century) was a noble girl and she was born in an Iyengar family at Arakonam, Tamil Nadu. She and her family were ardent devotees of Lord Narasimha. She used to visit the Narasimha Temple at Sholingur during Saturdays along with her family, and occasionally she alone would visit the temple. Kumudha had finished […]
Narasimha Avatara is the fourth Avatara of Lord Vishnu. The story of Narasimha Avatara is also mentioned in Padma Purana’s Uttara Khanda. Once, goddess Parvati expressed her desire to know about all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Continuing with the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati — Sage Kashyapa had two mighty sons from Diti — […]
Lord Narasimha is known popularly known as the ‘Great Protector’. Narasimha is a significant avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is one of Hinduism’s most famous deities. He is been worshiped by Hindu devotees over a millennium throughout India and abroad. There is strong evidence for these in the temples that are largely dedicated […]
Here is the story of demon Namuchi and Mangalagiri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The Lord that has established himself on the hill is in the form of Narasimha (man-lion) which Lord Vishnu assumed to kill Hiranyakasipu, a rakshasa father of Prahlada, a great devotee. He is also called as Sudarsana Narasimhaswamy. The legend says that […]
Lord Narasimha Swamy is an important Avatar of Lord Vishnu. This particular avatar is generally placed at the 4th of the 10 primary avatars of Vishnu. The consorts are Lakshmi and Narasimhi. The weapon used by this Lord is Chakra and Mace. It is to be noted that Narasimha is addressed as Nrusimha. The name […]
We must have to compulsorily worship Sri Bhakta Prahlada in order to get the grace of Bhagavan Narasimha, since the great Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha Avatar only for the purpose of safeguarding his devotee Prahlada from the clutches of his father Hiranyakasipu. Getting the grace of the god is very difficult, and it could […]
When Lord Vishnu had incarnated as the holy Narasimha avatar, after killing demon Hiranyakasipu, he sat for some time on his throne also known as Simhasanam in Tamil, and relaxed. Since Lord Narasimha sat on the throne, henceforth the throne was popularly known as Simhasanam, and Lord Narasimha was also known as Sri Narasingarajar. Likewise, […]
How Lord Vishnu appeared in front of Prahlada? The story of appearance of Lord Vishnu for Prahlada is mentioned in Vishnu Purana’s 14th chapter. As soon as Prahlada began to pray the Lord, his Nagpash broke and the mountains that the demons had thrown into the sea also lightened up causing great relief for Prahlada. […]
18 Attempts to kill Prahlada by his father Hiranyakashipu… Hiranyakashipu had made 18 attempts to kill Prahlada, his own son. This story is mentioned in Vishnu Purana.. When the demons saw that their all efforts failed to faze Prahlada and that he was preaching the demon children they informed Hiranyakashipu about all these happenings. Hiranyakashipu […]
It is said that at Mangalagiri Temple, god is self-existent. In the temple, there will be no statue of the god, but there is only mouth, widely opened to 15 cms. The mouth is covered by metal face of the god. The temple will be opened till afternoon only, with the belief that devatas will […]
There are many ferocious forms and aspects of Lord Narashima. In the several forms, the most significant three forms are Ghora-narasimha, Ugra-narasimha and Chanda-narasimha. The other important ferocious forms and aspects of Lord Narashima are as follows. Panchamukha-Hanuman-narasimha is the one who largely appears as one of Sri Hanuman’s five faces. The Lord representing the […]
Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy devastanam came into being nearly 500 years ago, on the summit of Narasimhakonda. According to the rock inscriptions, this temple was built by the Pallava king Narsimha Varma in the ninth century. Legend goes that the sage Kasyapa established the temple on the bank of Pinakini. And the vedic scripture “Brahmapurana” […]
In popularity, next only to Ram and Krishna is Lord Narasimha who is one of the Vishnu’s incarnation. The Lord is one of the most chosen devotional themes and amongst Avatars. There are strong evidence related to this Lord in the South Indian art – paintings, sculptures and bronzes. It is to be noted that […]