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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is Thursday, April 30, 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, today is the Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. Today is very important from spiritual point of view because today Narasimha Jayanti The holy festival of is being celebrated. According to mythological beliefs, on this day, Lord Vishnu took ‘Narasimha incarnation’ in the form of half lion and half man by splitting the pillar to protect the devotee Prahlad.
Panchang of 30 April 2026 (Panchang Details)
Date: Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi (till 01:45 PM, after that Purnima Tithi starts)
constellation: Chitra (up to 05:12 PM, then Swati Nakshatra)
sum: Harshana (till 08:30 PM, then Vajra Yoga)
Karan: Vanij (till 01:45 PM, then Vishti/Bhadra)
wise: Thursday (Lord Vishnu’s day)
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings of today
It is important to keep in mind the auspicious time for religious activities and new beginnings:
Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:44 PM (Most auspicious time)
Rahukaal: From 01:58 PM to 03:38 PM (Auspicious works are prohibited at this time)
Vijay Muhurta: From 02:31 PM to 03:24 PM
Amrit Kaal: 10:25 AM to 12:08 PM
Importance and worship method of Narasimha Jayanti
Today, by worshiping Lord Narasimha one gets victory over enemies and biggest troubles of life are averted.
How to do puja: Worship of Lord Narasimha today in the evening (at sunset) gives special results. Offer yellow flowers, fruits and saffron sandalwood to the Lord.
Special Mantra: “Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnu Jwalantam Sarvatomukham. Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityumrityum Namamyaham.”
Shadow of Bhadra: Bhadra period will start after 01:45 PM today, which will last till late night. However, there is a tradition of worshiping Narasimha Jayanti at dusk (at sunset).