Narasimha Jayanti, a deeply revered day in the Hindu calendar, marks the divine incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu as Narasimha, the man-lion. This incarnation is celebrated for its embodiment of the power and protection of the Divine, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Hindus regard this as the day the deity Vishnu assumed his fourth avatar in the form of a "man-lion", known as Narasimha, to vanquish the oppressive asura king Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada. Narasimha Jayanti 2025: When Is Vaishakha Chaturdashi? Know The Correct Date, Auspicious Time, Celebration And More Narasimha Jayanti is an important festival among the Hindus as it commemorates ... Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. According to Drik Panchang, "Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu."