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Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Shubh Muhurat and Vrat Paran Time
The Narasimha Jayanti, a significant Hindu festival, is being celebrated today, May 21. According to beliefs, Bhagwan Vishnu took the Narasimha avatar to protect his ardent devotee Prahlad from the demon Hiranyakashyap. It is an occasion celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha.
As per the Panchang, the festival commenced on the evening of May 21 at 5:39 pm and will end on the next day, May 22, at 6:47 pm. Therefore, Narasimha Jayanti is observed on May 21. The auspicious time to perform the puja of Bhagwan Narasimha is from 4:24 pm to 7:09 pm.
The fasting associated with Narasimha Jayanti can help individuals ward off difficulties and protect them from accidents. The fasting should be broken on May 22 after sunrise and before 12:18 pm.
During the Narasimha Jayanti rituals, devotees offer red flowers to Bhagwan Narasimha, and recite the Lakshmi Narasimha Stotram with sincerity. Following these practices is believed to alleviate one from debts.