Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Celebrate Lord Vishnu's fourth avatar with fasting and rituals
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 04:31 PM, May 11, 2025Parana (breaking the fast): After 04:31 PM, May 11Shubh Muhurat Timings (Auspicious Timings)Sayana Kala Puja Time: 06:19 PM to 09:19 PM (Duration: 3 Hours 1 Minute)Madhyahna Sankalp Time: 12:17 PM to 03:18 PMThese time windows are considered most auspicious for performing Narasimha Jayanti puja, offering prayers, and observing the Sankalp (vow) of the vrat (fast).Significance of Narasimha JayantiNarasimha Jayanti commemorates the divine appearance of Lord Narasimha, who emerged from a pillar to protect his devotee Prahlad and destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu. This incarnation symbolizes the triumph of devotion (bhakti) over ego, tyranny, and evil.The Lord's form—part man, part lion—signifies that divine power transcends human logic and appears in unimaginable ways to protect dharma (righteousness).Key Rituals and ObservancesadvertisementFasting (Vrat)Devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset or until Parana time the next day. Some follow a nirjala vrat (without water), while others consume only fruits and milk.Puja VidhiThe idol or image of Lord Narasimha is bathed (abhishek) with water, milk, and honey.Devotees offer flowers, incense, turmeric, kumkum, and special naivedya (food offerings).Recitation of the Narasimha Kavach, Vishnu Sahasranama, and Bhagavatam chapters is considered highly meritorious.Sayana Kala PujaThe evening period, known as Sayana Kala, is the most auspicious for worshipping Lord Narasimha. Devotees light lamps, chant mantras, and perform aarti during this time.Night Vigil (Jagran)Many devotees stay awake through the night, singing bhajans and reading scriptures related to Lord Narasimha.ParanaThe fast is concluded the next day after the Chaturdashi tithi ends (after 04:31 PM on May 11, 2025). Parana involves offering food to Brahmins or the needy before breaking one's own fast.Spiritual BenefitsObserving Narasimha Jayanti is believed to:Remove negative energies and fearProtect against enemies and evil influencesFulfill desires through sincere prayerBring peace, strength, and spiritual wisdom
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