NRSIMHA CHATURDASI

Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimhadeva

May 25, 2020

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Lord Nrsimhadeva (Nara meaning “man,” simha meaning “lion,” and deva meaning “god”) assumed the form of a half-man half-lion to protect His devotee Prahlada Maharaja. Prahlada’s father was an evil king who wreaked havoc in the world and was inimical to God and His devotees. Prahlada, however, was a devoted believer of God, which enraged his father to the point of his trying to kill his own son. Lord Nrsimha appeared from a pillar to protect Prahlada from the wrath of his father. The Lord was so pleased with Prahlada’s devotion and faith that He manifested in this unusual form to reciprocate with his love. On Nrsimha Chaturdasi we seek the blessings and divine protection of this unique incarnation of God.

Schedule of the festival

5:00am     Mangala Arati 

5:45am     Japa • Maha-mantra Meditation 

7:30am     Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada

8:00am     Darshan Arati • Greeting the Deities 

8:15am     Srimad Bhagavatam Class 

10am        Lord Nrsimhadeva Sudarshan Chakra Suraksha Yajna with community Nrsimha-kavacha recitation

4pm          Bhajans and Kirtan

5:00pm     Lord Nrsimhadeva Abhishek

6:00pm     A dramatic narration (and some surprises) of the Nrsimhadeva Lila

7:00pm     Gaura Arati

7:25pm     Lord Nrsimhadeva Maha-Arati and Ugra-Nrsimha Darshan 

8:15pm     Special Feast