Narsimha Jayanti: Date, Celebrations, Coloring Pages, Greetings

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Narsimha Jayanti – Narsingh Chaturdashi or Narsimha Chaturdashi is mainly observed to celebrate victory of good over evil. It is believed that on this very great day, Lord Narasimha appeared for rescue of Dharma and Bhakti personified in Prahlada Maharaja.

Narsimha Jayanti Special Celebrations

Generally this day is celebrated with fasting and worshiping the lord with the abhisheka and archana at dusk. Rituals are followed by sankeertana and hari naam parayana.

Tadawas, a village in Jaipur district which is popular for Narsimha Mandir observe special celebrations on the day of Narsingh Chaturdashi. Narsingh Leela is organised in this village annually in the month of Vaishakha on Narsingh Chaturdashi (in April-May).

Shri Narsingh God Temple, The temple situated in village Tadawas, Chomu, Jaipur Rajasthan, India. Narsingh god is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. This is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti.

Thousands of people gather from nearby villages to enjoy Narsingh Leela. Narsingh Avtar and Varah Avtar are main attractions of the Leela.

Narasimha Jayanti: Date

2025: 11 May, 2025 [Sunday]
2026: 30 April, 2026 [Thursday]
2027: 18 May, 2027 [Tuesday]
2028: 07 May, 2028 [Sunday]

Narsimha Jayanti Prasad: Holy Offerings

Special food preparations for this day are Panaka (Cool sweet drink made out of sugar tulsi leaves mint and Khas), wet Moong and chana along with seasonal fruits are specialty of the day.

These are offered as Prasad and then distributed among devotees.

Lakshmi Narasimha with Bhakta Prahlad Tanjore Painting

Lord Narsimha:

Lord Narsimha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu as described in ancient religious text. Lord Narsimha is also considered one of Hinduism‘s most popular deities. He is often visualized as half-man / half-lion, having a human-like torso and lower body, with a lion-like face and claws. He is popularly known as ‘Great Protector’ who specifically defends his devotees in times of need.

Lord Narsimha Coloring Pages:

Narasimha is the fourth avatara of the Hindu god Vishnu in the Satya Yuga

Lord Narasimha is a fierce and powerful avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu

Narasimha, also known as Narsingh Bhagwan or Nrisimha, is the fourth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu

Key Aspects of Narasimha Jayanti:

Date: The festival usually falls on the 14th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Vaisakha, which generally corresponds to April or May in the Gregorian calendar.
Significance: It marks the day when Lord Vishnu appeared as Narasimha to protect Prahlada, a devout follower, from the demon Hiranyakashipu. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and divine protection.
Rituals: Devotees perform special pujas, recite prayers and hymns, and visit temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha. Some devotees observe fasting and offer special food items to the deity.
Temple Celebrations: Many temples have elaborate celebrations, including special rituals, processions, and bhajans (devotional songs).