Why Sandalwood Adorns Lord Narasimha on Narasimha Jayanti: Discover the Blessings.

Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. On this day, Lord Narasimha , a symbol of the victory of good over evil, is worshipped. It is believed that Lord Vishnu incarnated on this day in his fourth avatar as Narasimha—half-human and half-lion. On the Chaturdashi day, Narasimha killed the demon Hiranyakashipu in a fierce form, roaring like a lion, to protect his devotee Prahlada.

According to Celebrity Astrologer Pardumun Suri, during the worship of Lord Narasimha, devotees should apply sandalwood on the idol, especially on his fierce form, and perform an anointment of sandalwood on his head. In Hindu tradition, applying sandalwood on the deity's idol helps to calm the deity’s anger. By applying sandalwood, Lord Narasimha is pleased and fulfills the desires of his devotees.

This ritual not only brings courage and valor to the devotee but also empowers them to live fearlessly in society, like a lion. After applying sandalwood to the idol, devotees also mark their foreheads with a sandalwood tilak. It is believed that this act not only enhances the devotee's fame but also eliminates sins and removes negative energies. If there are any planetary afflictions in a person’s horoscope, they too become ineffective.

Note the Time of Worship

The Chaturdashi Tithi of Narasimha Jayanti will begin on 10th May at 5:29 PM and conclude the next day, 11th May, at 8:01 PM. The worship should be performed in the evening. The optimal time for evening worship will be between 4:03 PM and 6:33 PM.

Written By: Celebrity Astrologer Pardumun Suri..!!