Narasimha Jayanti is an auspicious festival in Hindu mythology. Narasimha, also spelled Narasingha, is Lord Vishnu's fourth incarnation among the ten primary avatars of Vishnu. As the name Narasimha suggests, this Avatar of Lord Vishnu is half human and half lion. Narasimha is a Sanskrit word made up of two words: "nara" which means man, and "simha" which means lion. The word "man-lion" refers to a Vishnu avatar who is a hybrid beast.
Lord Vishnu is one of the most important Hindu gods, alongside Shiva and Brahma, and is known as the Preserver. The day is significant for those who follow Vaishnavism, as Vaishnavites are the largest Hindu sect, accounting for around 641 million Hindus (or 67.6%).
Narasimha Jayanti 2022: Date and Puja Timings
Narasimha Jayanti, also known as the Narasimha Chaturdashi, is observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which falls on May 14 this year.
| Event | Narasimha Jayanti |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2022 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | 03:22 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | 12:45 PM |
| Puja Muhurta | From 04:22 pm to 07:04 pm |
| Observed by | India |
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Narasimha Jayanti 2022: Significance
The day is commemorated to commemorate Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Narasimha. According to Hindu legend, Prahlada was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, which turned his own father Hiranyakashipu against him because he believed himself to be greater than god and Vishnu. To prevent Prahalad from worshiping Lord Vishnu, Hiranyakashipu began to torment his son, using a variety of tactics and making repeated attempts to kill Prahlad, but he was never successful.
To put an end to the evil and safeguard Prahalad, Lord Vishnu donned his Narasimha Avatar and strapped Hiranyakashipu to his thighs and tore his belly out with his fearsome nails in the evening, fulfilling Hiranyakashipu's wish granted by Lord Brahma. Click Here to learn more about this story.
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Narasimha Jayanti 2022: Wishes
1. Let us join together to celebrate the auspicious day of Narasimha Jayanti and worship Lord Vishnu and his Dashavatara.
2. The occasion of Narasimha Jayanti reminds us of the triumph of good over evil, so I wish that this festival remove all evils from your life and fill it with joy.
3. May Lord Narasimha bestow his blessings on your entire family and fill your life with prosperity and happiness.
4. Let us celebrate Narasimha Jayanti by chanting powerful Narasimha Mantras and protecting our families from evil.
5. May the glory of Lord Narasimha wash away all our sorrows and bestow us with joy.
Narasimha Jayanti 2022: Quotes and HD Images
1. Today is Lord Narasimha's auspicious day, so celebrate with joy in your heart and help people in need.
2. Happy Narasimha Jayanti! May Lord Narasimha's blessings bring you happiness, good health, prosperity, and harmony.
3. I pray that the Glory of Lord Narasimha lifts all your burdens and fills your life with joy - Happy Narasimha Jayanti!
4. Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Narasimha Jayanti, and best wishes for a happy life and a brighter future.
5. May the ferocious and brave Lord Narasimha, who is as bright as fire, remove all of your difficulties from your life.