Narasimha Jayanti 2023 Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance
The fourth manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also known as Narasimha, Nrsimha, or Narsingh, is also referred to as the “man-lion” or “half man-half lion” incarnation. The day of Narasimha Jayanti in 2023 is May 4. The primary goals of the Narasimha avatar were to overthrow Hiranyakashipu’s rule and reestablish the Dharmic path. The destruction of Adharma was made possible by Prahlada, the young son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu.
Narasimha Jayanthi Date
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Starts on 03 May 2023 at 11:50 PM
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends on 04 May 2023 at 11:23 PM
Narasimha Jayanthi Rituals
- Do Puja to Narasimha in the morning after taking a bath with dhoop, a lamp, flowers, fruits, and naivedya (prasad food). The Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra is then chanted.
- Following this take a vessel full of water and offer it to Surya and begin the fast.
- Start the fasting with this mantra
- ओम विष्णु: विष्णु: विष्णु: – नृसिंह देवदेवेश तव जन्मदिने शुभे उपवास करिष्यामी सर्वभोगवर्जित:
- On the day of Narasimha Jayanthi, worshippers who fast attend temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. From sunrise till sunset, people fast. Milk, fruits, and dietary items not manufactured with rice or grains are permitted for those choosing to observe a partial fast.
- On this day, Narasimha-specific prayers are sung. Reading about Narasimha’s avatar in the Bhagavata Purana is the best form of prayer.
- Giving food to underprivileged kids on this day is really praiseworthy.
- Those who observe the Narasimha Jayanti vratham are said to enter the “Vaikunta,” or home of Vishnu.
Lord Narasimha Maha Mantras
Om hrim ksaumugram viram mahavivnumjvalantam sarvatomukham।
Nrsimham bhisanam bhadrammrtyormrtyum namamyaham ॥
Significance of Narasimha Jayanthi
The purpose of Narsimha Jayanti is to reject Adharma and pursue Dharma. On this day, those who follow fasts and offer sincere prayers to the Lord will be granted their wishes. Also, it is claimed that on this day, anyone who exhibits animosity against others should do so with devotion in order to calm themselves down. Lord Narasimha protects his devotees from intrigues and evil eyes.