Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Narsimha Jayanti
Narsimha Jayanti 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 19 May 2027 — it follows chaturdashi of shukla paksha, vaisakha — vishnu's lion-man avatar.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 19 May 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Narsimha Jayanti marks the appearance of Vishnu's fourth avatar — Narasimha, the half-lion half-man — who emerged at twilight to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada. Devotees observe a fast until evening.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 22 May 2024 (past)
- 2025 11 May 2025 (past)
- 2026 30 April 2026 (past)
- 2027 19 May 2027
- 2028 7 May 2028
- 2029 26 May 2029
- 2030 16 May 2030
- 2031 6 May 2031
- 2032 24 May 2032
- 2033 13 May 2033
- 2034 2 May 2034
- 2035 21 May 2035
- 2036 9 May 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Narsimha Jayanti 2027?
Narsimha Jayanti 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 19 May 2027. The festival follows chaturdashi of shukla paksha, vaisakha — vishnu's lion-man avatar.
What is Narsimha Jayanti?
Narsimha Jayanti marks the appearance of Vishnu's fourth avatar — Narasimha, the half-lion half-man — who emerged at twilight to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada. Devotees observe a fast until evening.
Who observes Narsimha Jayanti?
Narsimha Jayanti is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Narsimha Jayanti change every year?
Narsimha Jayanti is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on chaturdashi of shukla paksha, vaisakha — vishnu's lion-man avatar. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.