Narasimha jayanti:

Narasimha Jayanti, which falls on May 11, 2025, is a sacred Hindu festival that commemorates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This divine form, depicted as half-man and half-lion, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the protection of devotees ... Sri Narasimha Jayanti is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha appeared at dusk on the Shukla Chaturdashi (the fourteenth day of the bright fortnight) in the month of Vaishakha. The Supreme Lord appeared as Narasimha to protect His dear devotee Prahlada from the persecutions of his demoniac father, Hiranyakashipu. By performing severe penances, Hiranyakashipu had received a benediction from Lord Brahma that he ... Lord Narasimha was the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti, it is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu. Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. Drik Panchang states, "The rules ... Narasimha Jayanti 2025 celebrates the birth of Lord Narasimha, a half-man, half-lion form of Vishnu, on May 11. Devotees fast and pray for blessings.