Narasimha Jayanti 2026: When is Narasimha Jayanti? Know the auspicious time, method of worship and the glory of this fierce incarnation of Lord Vishnu:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the birth anniversary of Lord Narasimha is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. According to beliefs, on this auspicious day, Lord Vishnu took the form of half lion and half human to protect his devotee Prahlad and to kill the unrighteous Hiranyakashipu. There is immense enthusiasm among the devotees regarding Narasimha Jayanti in the year 2026. If you also want happiness, prosperity and victory over enemies, then fasting and worship on this day can be especially fruitful for you.

When is Narasimha Jayanti in the year 2026? Note the exact date and auspicious time This year, there may be some confusion regarding the date of Chaturdashi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha, but according to calculations, the festival of Narasimha Jayanti will be celebrated on 1 May 2026. According to astrologers, the most auspicious time for worship is around sunset, as Lord Narasimha’s appearance took place in the twilight. On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, take bath in the holy river and take a vow to fast.

Simple method of worship: Lord Narasimha will be pleased in this way On the day of Narasimha Jayanti, Lord Narasimha and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped jointly. After installing the idol at the place of worship, sandalwood, flowers, fruits and saffron should be offered to him. Especially dress the Lord in yellow clothes and use curd or cold things in the offering, because Narasimha avatar is considered extremely fierce and cold things symbolize pacifying his anger. Chanting the mantra ‘Om Ugran Veeram Mahavishnu Jwalantam Sarvatomukham’ during the puja is considered to destroy the enemies.

Time of fasting and Parana: Following these rules is mandatory People observing fast on Narasimha Jayanti should avoid consuming grains on this day. This fast can be observed without water or on fruit fast. Next day i.e. Purnima Tithi, Parana should be performed as per the rituals after sunrise. According to the scriptures, a person who observes fast on this day with full devotion gets success in court cases and gets freedom from every kind of fear.