---
title: "Narasimha Jayanti"
sanskrit_name: "नृसिंहजयन्ती"
tithi: "Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/narasimha_jayanti"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/narasimha_jayanti)"
---

# Narasimha Jayanti (नृसिंहजयन्ती)

> Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu as the Half-Man, Half-Lion (Narasimha) Avatar at dusk from a pillar to protect Bhakta Prahlad and destroy Hiranyakashipu.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi
- **Season**: Grishma (Summer)

## Spiritual Significance
Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu as the Half-Man, Half-Lion (Narasimha) Avatar at dusk from a pillar to protect Bhakta Prahlad and destroy Hiranyakashipu.