The Hindus of Maharastra and Goa has a tradition of worshipping Lord Narasimha in different form. This is evident from the ancient and medieval shrines that are largely dedicated to this particular lord. It is to be noted that Lord Narasimha is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This Lord has a significant role in the […]
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Narasimha Jayanti: 23 May 2013 (Today), Narasimha Chaturdashi
Today, 23 May 2013 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 May 24. Narasimha Jayanti or Chaturdashi falls on the Chaturdashi […]
32000 year old Narasimha idol found in Germany
In South Germany, an idol that largely resembles the “lion man” (narsimha) was found by the scientist. It is said to be made from the tusk of a mammoth. It looks like the form of a human body with a lion head. According to the expert, this centerpiece dated back 32,000 years. In the archaeological […]
Lakshmi Narasimha Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram | 108 Names of Lord Laxmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a prayer dedicated to Lord Narasimha which gives 108 names of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Narasimho mahasimho divyasimho mahabala Ugrasimho mahadevah stambajas cogralocana 1 Raudra sarvadbhutah sriman yoganandas trivikrama Harih kolahalas chakri vijayo jayavardhana 2 Pancananah parambrahma aghora ghoravikrama Jvalanmukho jvalamali mahajvalas mahaprabhu 3 Nitilaksah sahasrakso durniriksyah pratapana Mahadamstra […]
Dharmapuri – Lord Sri Lakshmi Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple – Bramhotsav
Dharmapuri is the ancient pilgrimage where Lord Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy is consecrated with his consort Goddess Lakshmi. In this temple, Lord Narasimha incarnated in Yoga Mudra (posture of meditation). Dakshinabhi mukhi Ganga Yatra devo nrukesari! Thatra Shrirvijayo bhooti Kashyaath shata gunam bhaveth!! Wherever the river Godavari flows towards south side and Lord […]