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Narasimha Jayanti Mantras — Prayers to the Man-Lion Avatar

Narasimha Jayanti (नरसिंह जयंती) celebrates the appearance of Lord Narasimha — the fierce man-lion fourth avatar of Vishnu who tore apart the demon Hiranyakashipu to save his devotee Prahlada. It falls on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi (April–May). Narasimha is the supreme protector who removes fear, enemies and evil. These are the mantras and stotras to worship him on his Jayanti.

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram

Shankaracharya's beautiful plea for refuge — "Lakshmi Narasimha, give me the support of your hand." The central stotra of Narasimha worship, sung on his Jayanti for protection and liberation.

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram

श्रीमत्पयोनिधिनिकेतन चक्रपाणे

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Vishnu Sahasranama

The thousand names of Vishnu — Narasimha is among them. Reciting the Sahasranama on Narasimha Jayanti invokes the Lord's complete protective grace.

Vishnu Sahasranamam

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।

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Vishnu Chalisa

The forty-verse hymn to Vishnu, recited to honour his man-lion avatar and seek fearlessness and the removal of obstacles.

Vishnu Chalisa

विष्णु सुनिए विनय, सेवक की चितलाय।

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Narasimha Jayanti 2026?▼
Narasimha Jayanti falls on the Chaturdashi (14th day) of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, usually in May. It is observed by fasting through the day and worshipping Lord Narasimha at sunset — the twilight hour at which he is said to have appeared.
Who is Lord Narasimha?▼
Narasimha is the fourth avatar of Vishnu — half man, half lion. He appeared at twilight, in a doorway, to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu (who had a boon making him nearly unkillable) and to protect his young devotee Prahlada. He embodies God's protection of the devotee against all odds.
Which mantra to chant on Narasimha Jayanti?▼
Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Narasimhaya", recite the Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram and the Narasimha "Ugram Viram Maha-Vishnum" dhyana shloka, and read the Vishnu Sahasranama. Narasimha mantras are especially chanted for protection from enemies, fear and negative forces.

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