Narasimha, or Nrsimha or Narsingh, is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is popularly known as ‘man-lion’ or ‘half man – half lion’ incarnation. Narasimha Jayanti 2023 date is May 4. The main aim of the Narasimha avatar was to end the tyranny of Hiranyakashipu and restore the path of Dharma. Prahlada the young son of Hiranyakashipu and an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu paved the way for the removal of Adharma. Narasimha Jayanti Mantra Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jwalnetam Sarvthomugham Narasimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityu Mrityu Namabhayaham ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्। नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्यु मृत्युं नमाम्यहम्॥ Narasimha Jayanti is observed on the 14 th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Vaisakha month (April – May). It is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha on the day to destroy demon Hiranyakashipu. Some Vishnu devotees observe a fast on the day. Special prayers and pujas are p