Sri Narasimha Caturdashi – May 18, 2019
Hare Krishna
Sri Narasimha Caturdashi – May 18, 2019
Hiranyakashipu received a special benediction from Lord Brahma that he could not be killed by any human being, demigod or animal or any other entities; he could not be killed by any kind of weapons, neither during day nor night. So, the Lord appeared in half-man half-lion form and killed him with His nails at twilight, thus satisfying all the conditions.
Narasimhadeva appeared at dusk on the Shukla Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the bright fortnight) in the month of Vaishakha (May). Devotees fast till dusk on this day.
We invite you all to participate in the celebrations and seek the blessings of Sri Prahlada Narasimha.
Sri Narasimha Caturdashi Celebrations
On the auspicious day of Narasimha Chaturdashi, the temple of Sri Prahlada Narasimha is decorated with colorful fragrant flowers.
9:00 AM: Narasimha Yajna : A Narasimha-yajna is performed for the protection of the society from evil.
6:30 PM: Abhisheka for the Utsavar Deity of Laxmi-Narasimha. In the evening the utsavar Deity of Sri Laxmi-Narasimhadeva receives an elaborate abhisheka. During the abhisheka, panchagavya, panchamrita, sacred water, herbal water, sandal water, fruit juices, and water mixed with turmeric are poured on the Lord for His pleasure. Devotees chant a special prayer from Srimad Bhagavatam, which was chanted by Prahlada Maharaja to pacify Lord Narasimha after He had killed Hiranyakashipu. A grand arati is performed. 108 kalashas of sacred water sanctified by mantras are poured on the Lord as the devotees chant the Purusha Sukta prayers.
9:00 PM: Shayana Arati and Pallakki Utsava. After the abhisheka, the Lord receives an offering of 56 varieties of bhoga items. The festival then culminates with shayana-arati and pallakki-utsava.
Chandan Yatra: The Lord is adorned in Chandan Alankara (by anointing the Deity with sandalwood paste) for one days (May 18, 2019)