Festival date and tithi
Narasimha Jayanti 2026
नरसिंह जयंती
Appearance day of Lord Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Vishnu.
At a glance
When is Narasimha Jayanti 2026?
Narasimha Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 30 April 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturdashi, Vaishakha.
- Date
- Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Chaturdashi, Vaishakha
- Tithi checked at
- Pradosha (around sunset)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi, with the observance tied to the evening/pradosha period because Narasimha is traditionally worshipped at dusk.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 30 April 2026, with Shukla Chaturdashi, Vaishakha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedNarasimha Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ChitraDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Celebrates Vishnu protecting Prahlad and destroying Hiranyakashipu.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Narasimha Jayanti 2026?
Narasimha Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 30 April 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturdashi, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Narasimha Jayanti 2026?
Narasimha Jayanti is observed on Shukla Chaturdashi, Vaishakha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.