Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. On this day Lord Vishnu took his fifth incarnation as Lord Narasimha. This year Narasimha Jayanti is going to fall on 4th May. In such a situation, let us know from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats about the auspicious time, worship method and importance of Narasimha Jayanti.

When is Narasimha Jayanti 2023?

  • Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on May 3, Wednesday, at 11.49 pm.
  • Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will end at 11:44 pm on May 4, Thursday.
  • In such a situation, according to UdayaTithi, the worship and fasting of Narasimha Jayanti will be done on Thursday, May 4.

Narasimha Jayanti 2023 auspicious time

  • The auspicious time for worship on the day of Narasimha Jayanti is from 10.58 am to 1.38 pm.
  • Whereas, the auspicious time for evening worship will be from 4:18 in the evening to 6:58 in the evening.
  • The total duration of the puja is 3.5 hours in the morning and 2 hours 40 minutes in the evening.

Narasimha Jayanti 2023 Puja Vidhi

  • On the day of Narasimha Jayanti, take a bath in holy water before sunrise and wear clean clothes.
  • Then meditate on Lord Narasimha and Mother Lakshmi and take a vow of fasting.
  • Chant the mantras of Lord Narasimha and make 11 rounds of his name.
  • Offer coconut wrapped in red cloth to Lord Narasimha.
  • Offer sweets, fruits, saffron, flowers and kumkum to Lord Narasimha.
  • On the day of Narasimha Jayanti, recite Narasimha Stotra and offer food to God.
  • At last, perform aarti and distribute bhog among the family as prasad.

Narasimha Jayanti 2023 Significance

  • According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Narasimha incarnated to kill Hiranyakashipu.
  • Prahlad had attained Bhagwat DhamVaikunth by the supreme devotion of Lord Narasimha.
  • Worshipping Lord Narasimha on the day of Narasimha Jayanti gives a person mental and physical strength.
  • All the fear within the person is dispelled and by the grace of Lord Narasimha the enemies of the person are also destroyed.
  • Worshipping Lord Narasimha removes obstacles in a person's life and gives him the blessings of God.

Narasimha Jayanti 2023 Vrat Paran Time

  • On the next day of Chaturdashi Tithi, the time of fasting will be from 5.37 am till sunset.

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