Narasimha Jayanti 2021: Date, time and puja vidhi

The auspicious occasion of Narasimha Jayanti is being celebrated on May 25 this year.  It is observed on the Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha during the Hindu month of Vaishakha.

New Delhi: The auspicious occasion of Narasimha Jayanti is being celebrated on May 25 this year.  It is observed on the Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha during the Hindu month of Vaishakha. Narasimha is considered to be the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared as half-man and half-lion to bring the tyranny of Hiranyakashipu to an end and save bhakt Prahlada. On this day, devotees of Lord Vishnu observe fast which is similar to Ekadashi fasting.