Lord Nrsimhadeva Appearance

Date: 30th April 2026
Day: Thursday

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 07:51 PM on Apr 29, 2026
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 09:12 PM on Apr 30, 2026

Fasting till dusk
Only Ekadashi prasadam will be taken

Narasimha Chaturdashi

Madhusudana Gaura Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Chaturdashi. Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Chaturdashi day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.

The rules and guidelines to observe Narasimha Chaturdashi fasting are similar to those of Ekadashi fasting. All type of grains and cereals are prohibited during Narasimha Chaturdashi fasting. Parana, which means breaking the fast, is done after twilight/Dusk.