Narasimha jayanti 2025: Lord Narasimha’s birth anniversary will be celebrated on 11 May this year. Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, has special significance in Hinduism. Every year the Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti.

It is believed that by fasting on this day, worshiping Lord Narasimha or Lord Vishnu destroys all enemies and gets rid of fear. Apart from this, it is also very important to follow certain rules on this day.

It is believed that violating these rules, Lord Narasimha can get angry and the person may have to face many problems. Let’s know what not to do on the day of Narasimha Jayanti?

Know what not to do on Narasimha Jayanti

Insulting someone

According to astrologers, on the day of Narasimha Jayanti, no person, especially the elders or the weak should be insulted. Lord Narasimha is prevalent in all beings and by disrespecting anyone, his anger can erupt.

Carnivorous

On this day, eating non -vegetarian and tamasic food should also be avoided. Satvik food should be taken on this day. Tamasic substances like meat, alcohol, garlic and onion should be avoided. This day is dedicated to God and it is necessary to maintain purity.

Black or blue clothing

Wearing black or blue clothes should also be avoided on Narasimha Jayanti. Wearing yellow, red or saffron colored clothes on this day is considered auspicious. This color is a symbol of positive energy and auspiciousness.

Anger and negative thoughts

On this holy day, the mind should be kept calm and positive. It is considered inauspicious to rage or bring bad thoughts towards someone. Lord Narasimha is definitely of fierce nature, but he likes peace and devotion.

Celibacy

Brahmacharya should be followed on this day. Therefore, the purity of body and mind is very important on these days.

Know the importance of Narasimha Jayanti

Narasimha Jayanti has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the power of Lord Vishnu to protect his devotees. The incarnation of Lord Narasimha was to protect the devotee Prahlada and to kill the tyrannical Asura King Hiranyakashipu.

Therefore, Narasimha Jayanti is not only a festival of worship, but also a festival of self -purification. If devotees avoid these forbidden works and worship with full devotion, then the special grace of Lord Narasimha always remains on him.