Festival guide
Narasimha Jayanti
नरसिंह जयंती
Appearance day of Lord Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Vishnu.
At a glance
How is Narasimha Jayanti dated?
Narasimha Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Narasimha Jayanti dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi, with the observance tied to the evening/pradosha period because Narasimha is traditionally worshipped at dusk.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedNarasimha Jayanti 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
Observed in
Common questions
How is Narasimha Jayanti dated?
Narasimha Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Narasimha Jayanti?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Narasimha Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.