Hiranyakashipu was enraged by his brotherвЂ™s death and vowed to take revenge against Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu was the elder brother of Hiranyaksha, who was killed by Vishnu during his Varaha Avatar for creating havoc in the world. The story revolves around the demon Hiranyakashipu and his son, Prahlada. Narasimha is one of the 10 avatars of Vishnu is believed to have taken to destroy evil in the world. It is believed that doing so can resolve financial problems. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped along with Narasimha on this day. The next day, after performing Visarjan pooja, devotees break their fast.Дevotees believe that worshipping Narasimha and fasting on this day can remove their pain and suffering. Fruits, flowers, karpooram, chandan, roli, and dhoop are offered, and they listen to stories of NaramasimhaвЂ™s exploits.

On the day of Narasimha Jayanti, people take Sankalp during Madhyahna (afternoon) and perform Narasimha Pooja before sunset (during Sandhyakal). It should be covered with yellow clothes. The idol of Narasimha is placed in the eastern part of the house, facing the west. On this day, devotees observe vrat or fast and venerate Lord Narasimha. Narasimha Jayanti is considered to be a very auspicious occasion by ardent devotees of Lord Vishnu. For this reason, his Pooja is also performed during these hours. Scriptures say that Narasimha appeared during the sunset hour on Chaturdashi. The 14th day in the Hindu month of Vaishaka, Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) is observed as Narasimha Jayanti. He took this incarnation to save his devotee, Prahlad, and kill the demon Hiranyakashipu.

Narasimha, his half-man, half-lion avatar, is the fourth incarnation. Lord Vishnu took many avatars or incarnations to rid the world of evil and re-establish Dharma on earth.

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