Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who incarnated to protect his devotee Prahlada and eliminate the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Celebration Highlights:
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Temple Ceremonies: Special rituals and abhishekas (ritualistic bathing of the deity) are performed in Vishnu temples.
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Fasting: Devotees observe fasts, breaking it after sunset with specific rituals.
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Recitations: Reading of scriptures like the Bhagavata Purana that narrate the story of Narasimha.
The festival underscores the victory of good over evil and the protection offered by the divine to true devotees.