Deity guide
Narasimha Avatar
Narahari, Lakshmi Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, Prahlada Varada, Hiranyakashipu Mardana, Stambhodbhava, Jwala Narasimha
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Avatars of Vishnu
Worship at a glance
Key traditions and symbols
Worship Day
Tuesday and Saturday; especially Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi, Narasimha Jayanti
Offerings
Panakam, vada/vadai, fruits, honey, red and yellow flowers, sandal paste, kumkum
Color
Yellow, Saffron, Red
Main Mantra
ॐ नृसिंहाय नमः
Narasimha Avatar
Narasimha Avatar is the fourth of Lord Vishnu's Dashavatara. In this form, Vishnu appeared as neither fully human nor animal, with a human body and lion's head. He emerged from a pillar to protect Prahlada and destroy the arrogant Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha teaches that God exists everywhere and can transcend all categories to protect a devotee.
Famous temples
Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
Simhachalam Temple, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Yadagirigutta, Telangana
Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Yoga Narasimha Temple, Melkote, Karnataka
Narasimha Jhira Temple, Bidar, Karnataka
Sholinghur Temple, Tamil Nadu
Vidya Narasimha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka
Narasimha Temple, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Parahiranyapura Narasimha, Thiruvallikeni, Chennai
🎉 Festivals
Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Chaturdashi
Holi / Holika Dahan
Ahobilam Brahmotsavam
Significance
Narasimha represents protection of devotees, fearlessness, victory of dharma, and divine justice. He is terrifying to evil yet compassionate to devotees.
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Prayers and readings for Narasimha
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