Description
Aspect |
Description |
Avatar |
4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu (half-man, half-lion) |
Form |
Ugra (fierce), yet ultimately compassionate protector of devotees |
Symbolizes |
Victory of Dharma over Adharma, and protection from fear and enemies |
Story |
Killed demon king Hiranyakashipu to protect Prahlada, a symbol of Bhakti |
Why Perform Narasimha Homam?
Purpose |
Benefits |
For protection from hidden enemies |
Removes unseen forces, enemies, black magic |
In times of legal disputes |
Ensures divine justice and protection |
When facing mental trauma or fear |
Builds inner strength, removes nightmares, anxiety |
For business/career protection |
Removes delays, betrayal, and obstacles |
Post-mortem dosha / Pitru dosha relief |
Narasimha is also invoked for ancestral liberation |
Auspicious Days to Perform
Day |
Reason |
Swathi Nakshatra |
Lord Narasimha’s star; highly powerful for his homam |
Saturday or Tuesday |
For removal of negativity and doshas |
Vaikunta Ekadashi, Narasimha Jayanthi |
Most sacred days for Lord Narasimha |
Homam Procedure (Step-by-Step)
- Sankalpam – Your name, gotra, nakshatra, purpose
- Ganapathi Pooja – To remove obstacles
- Kalasha Sthapanam – Energizing the holy pot
- Navagraha Pooja – For planetary blessings
- Lord Narasimha Dhyana – Invocation with mantra:
Ugram Veeram Maha Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham
Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityor Mrityum Namamyaham
- Japa & Homa – Chanting Narasimha Moola Mantra & performing fire offerings
- Offer ghee, dried coconut, sesame, tulsi, red rice, lotus seeds
- Special herbs like “Erukku” (Calotropis) and neem used
- Purna Ahuti – Final offering with camphor and special mantra
- Theertham & Prasadam distribution
Key Mantras Used
- Narasimha Moola Mantra:
Om Namo Bhagavathe Narasimhaya
- 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali)
- Narasimha Kavacham – for personal protection
- Ugram Veeram shloka – invokes his fierce energy
Homam Materials (Samagri)
Item |
Symbolism |
Tulsi leaves |
Dearest to Lord Vishnu |
Cow ghee |
Fuel for divine energy |
Dried coconut |
Karma purification |
Red rice, sesame |
Protection from evil, dosha removal |
Lotus seeds |
Purity and spiritual awakening |
Kalasha with coconut |
Energized vessel of Devi/Deva energy |
Benefits of Narasimha Homam
Area |
Impact |
Spiritual |
Destroys tamasic energy, awakens inner strength |
Emotional |
Removes fear, anxiety, bad dreams, negative thoughts |
Protection |
Safeguards home, business, people from harm or betrayal |
Health |
Heals psychological illness and stress-related conditions |
Legal/Enemy Issues |
Overcomes court cases, property issues, threats |
Who Should Perform?
- Individuals with chronic fear, nightmares, or mental blocks
- People facing enemy issues, litigation, disputes
- Families affected by doshas, black magic, or Pitru doshas
- Spiritual seekers wanting higher protection
Where Can It Be Performed?
- At temples (Ahobilam, Sholingur, Namakkal, Singaperumal Koil)
- At home with a priest (especially on Swathi Nakshatra)
- Online Sankalpam via trusted Vedic services