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Festival guide · Nrusimha Chaturdashi
Narasimha Jayanti Incense & pooja guide
Narasimha Jayanti celebrates Vishnu's man-lion avatar, who appeared at dusk to protect Prahlad. Narasimha temples at Yadagirigutta, Ahobilam, Simhachalam and Mangalagiri hold their biggest celebrations, and devotees fast until the evening puja.
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Quick answer
Which incense is best for Narasimha Jayanti?
Chandan, Kesar Chandan and Jasmine are classic choices for Narasimha Jayanti. The puja is performed at dusk, the hour of Narasimha's appearance, with lamp, panakam and incense.
Fragrances for Narasimha Jayanti
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When is Narasimha Jayanti?
Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi, usually in April or May.
Incense and dhoop in the Narasimha Jayanti ritual
The puja is performed at dusk, the hour of Narasimha's appearance, with lamp, panakam and incense.
Why these fragrances
- Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood to cool the fierce deity.
- Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Saffron and sandalwood for the evening puja.
- Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A light summer jasmine.
Gifting for Narasimha Jayanti
Sandalwood incense suits devotees visiting Narasimha temples.
Orders leave our Hyderabad workshop within 48 hours and typically arrive in 3–5 working days in metro cities and 4–7 elsewhere, so order a week ahead of the festival.
Where Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated
A simple Narasimha Jayanti incense ritual
- 1Fast through the day as your family does.
- 2At dusk, light the lamp and sandalwood incense.
- 3Offer panakam and recite the Narasimha stotram.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Narasimha worshipped at dusk?
By tradition, Narasimha appeared at twilight, neither day nor night, to defeat Hiranyakashipu.
Which temples celebrate Narasimha Jayanti?
Yadagirigutta, Ahobilam, Simhachalam, Mangalagiri and other Narasimha temples.
What is panakam?
A cooling drink of jaggery water with pepper and cardamom, offered to Narasimha.
Get ready for Narasimha Jayanti
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