Narasimha Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, known as Lord Narasimha. This year, it will be observed on Thursday, May 04, 2023. This festival is observed on the 14th day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Vaishakha. Lord Narasimha is depicted as a half-man, half-lion figure who is revered for his ferocity and protective nature. Devotees celebrate this day by visiting temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha and offering special prayers, hymns, and offerings. The festival is considered to be an auspicious day for new beginnings, and many people undertake new projects or ventures on this day.