Narasimha
Narasimha Jayanti
The appearance of the protective form
Narasimha appeared at dusk, in a doorway, in a form that was neither one thing nor another — the answer to a boon that had accounted for every ordinary possibility. Devotees keep a fast through the day and break it at twilight, at the hour of his appearance.
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A recommended mantra for this sacred day
Ugram Viram Mahavishnum is the dhyana shloka of this form, and this is the one day in the year given entirely to it.
Read the Sanskrit and meaning on the Narasimha Mantra — Ugram Viram Mahavishnum page, or explore the full mantra library.
Date shown for New Delhi, India. Observance can differ by location because tithi, sunrise and timezone affect the applicable date — please confirm local temple or pañcāṅga timings if precise observance times matter to your practice.