Narasimha Jayanti 2027 — Tuesday 18 May
నృసింహ జయంతి 2027
Vaishakha Shudda Chaturdashi — Sayana Kala (evening twilight) manifestation · Nrusimha Jayanti / Narasimha Chaturdashi · Puja Sayana Kala 16:06 – 18:42 IST · Madhyahna Sankalp 10:55 – 13:31 IST · Parana on 19 May before 12:13 IST (Hyderabad)
Narasimha Jayanti 2027 (also called Nrusimha Jayanti / Narasimha Chaturdashi) falls on Tuesday, 18 May 2027. Birth of Lord Narasimha, the 4th avatar of Vishnu — half-lion, half-man form that emerged from a pillar at sandhya-kaal (twilight) to slay the demon-king Hiranyakashipu and protect child-devotee Prahlada. Neither man nor beast, neither indoor nor outdoor, neither day nor night — Narasimha bypassed every boon Hiranyakashipu had received from Brahma. The most fierce Vishnu avatar; principal deity for protection from enemies, black magic, evil energies, and legal-financial troubles. Primary observance: Sayana-Kala puja (evening twilight is the primary window — Narasimha manifested at sandhya), Narasimha Ashtottara + Sahasranama parayanam, Narasimha Kavach recitation, Pratah-Snan + Sankalp at Madhyahna, Prahlada Katha narration, panakam (jaggery water) + vada-pappu (moong sprouts) distribution (same as Rama Navami), night jagaran with Narasimha bhajans. Recommended muhurat: Puja Sayana Kala 16:06 – 18:42 IST · Madhyahna Sankalp 10:55 – 13:31 IST · Parana on 19 May before 12:13 IST (Hyderabad).
Narasimha Jayanti 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Tuesday, 18 May 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Vaishakha Shudda Chaturdashi — Sayana Kala (evening twilight) manifestation |
| Primary Muhurat | Puja Sayana Kala 16:06 – 18:42 IST · Madhyahna Sankalp 10:55 – 13:31 IST · Parana on 19 May before 12:13 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Nrusimha Jayanti / Narasimha Chaturdashi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Narasimha Jayanti 2027
Birth of Lord Narasimha, the 4th avatar of Vishnu — half-lion, half-man form that emerged from a pillar at sandhya-kaal (twilight) to slay the demon-king Hiranyakashipu and protect child-devotee Prahlada. Neither man nor beast, neither indoor nor outdoor, neither day nor night — Narasimha bypassed every boon Hiranyakashipu had received from Brahma. The most fierce Vishnu avatar; principal deity for protection from enemies, black magic, evil energies, and legal-financial troubles.
Key Rituals on Narasimha Jayanti 2027
Sayana-Kala puja (evening twilight is the primary window — Narasimha manifested at sandhya), Narasimha Ashtottara + Sahasranama parayanam, Narasimha Kavach recitation, Pratah-Snan + Sankalp at Madhyahna, Prahlada Katha narration, panakam (jaggery water) + vada-pappu (moong sprouts) distribution (same as Rama Navami), night jagaran with Narasimha bhajans.
Narasimha Jayanti 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Narasimha Jayanti 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Narasimha idol / picture (with Prahlada + Hiranyakashipu) |
| 2 | Banana leaf |
| 3 | Panakam (jaggery + water + pepper + cardamom) |
| 4 | Vada-pappu (soaked moong dal + ginger + green chilli) |
| 5 | Red + orange flowers (japa, mandara, marigold) |
| 6 | Tulasi leaves |
| 7 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 8 | Sandalwood paste (red) |
| 9 | Coconut + bananas |
| 10 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 11 | Narasimha Kavach book |
Regional Variations of Narasimha Jayanti 2027
Andhra Pradesh: HUGE festival — Ahobilam (9 Narasimha temples across the hills) main pilgrimage, Yadagirigutta (Yadadri) Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Simhachalam near Vizag. Karnataka: Narasimha Zharni + Melukote pilgrimage. Tamil Nadu: Sholingar (Yoga Narasimha) + Namakkal Narasimha. Maharashtra: Nira Narsingpur Narasimha temple. Odisha: Puri Jagannath temple Narasimha worship. North India: Prayagraj + Ayodhya observances. Nepal: Muktinath Narasimha (world's highest Narasimha temple).