Narasimha Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 18 May 2027, and in Dubai the evening Sayana Kala puja window is 4:17 PM to 6:58 PM. The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 2:33 PM on 18 May to 2:32 PM on 19 May. Devotees who fast break it the next day after 2:32 PM, once Chaturdashi has ended.
Every time on this page is Gulf Standard Time for Dubai, and it holds for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman within a few minutes. Indian panchang apps show times about an hour and a half later on the clock, so use the UAE figures here when you plan your day.
Narasimha Jayanti 2027 at a glance
- Date: Tuesday, 18 May 2027
- Chaturdashi tithi begins (Dubai): 2:33 PM, 18 May 2027
- Chaturdashi tithi ends (Dubai): 2:32 PM, 19 May 2027
- Madhyahna sankalp time: 10:55 AM to 1:36 PM
- Sayana Kala puja time: 4:17 PM to 6:58 PM (2 hours 41 minutes)
- Parana (breaking the fast): after 2:32 PM on 19 May 2027
- Observed on: Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi
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What is Narasimha Jayanti?
Narasimha Jayanti marks the day Lord Vishnu appeared as Narasimha, the fourth of his ten avatars, with the body of a man and the head of a lion. The Puranas tell how he appeared from a pillar at twilight to protect his young devotee Prahlada from the tyrant Hiranyakashipu. The story is read as a promise that sincere devotion is always protected.
The festival is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi. Because Narasimha appeared at dusk, the main puja is held in the late afternoon and early evening, which is why the Sayana Kala window matters more than a morning time.
Narasimha Jayanti puja vidhi at home
Many devotees keep a day-long fast and perform the main puja in the Sayana Kala window, between 4:17 PM and 6:58 PM in Dubai.
- In the morning, bathe and take the sankalp (a simple vow of intention) during the Madhyahna window, 10:55 AM to 1:36 PM.
- Clean the puja space and place an image or idol of Lord Narasimha, with Lakshmi if you have one.
- In the Sayana Kala window, light a ghee lamp and incense, and offer flowers, chandan and tulsi leaves.
- Offer a simple naivedyam such as panakam (jaggery water), fruit or sweets.
- Recite the Narasimha mantra or stotram and tell the story of Prahlada to the family.
- Finish with aarti, and break the fast the next day after Chaturdashi ends at 2:32 PM.
Your family or community tradition always comes first. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or are elderly, a lighter fast of fruit and milk is a common and acceptable choice.
What you need
- An image or idol of Lord Narasimha or Lord Vishnu
- A lamp, ghee, wicks and incense
- Chandan and kumkum for the tilak
- Camphor for the aarti
- Fresh flowers and tulsi leaves
- Jaggery, fruit or sweets for naivedyam
Pooja essentials are in our Pooja Samagri range, and the daily pooja collection covers lamps and plates.
The Narasimha Jayanti essentials
A lamp, tilak and camphor - the three things you will reach for first.
Narasimha Jayanti in the UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman have many Vaishnava families, and Narasimha Jayanti is kept at home and in community satsangs. Programmes vary each year, so ask your local group or temple for its plans. For temple locations, see our guide to Hindu temples in the UAE.
Tuesday is a working day. The tithi starts at 2:33 PM and the main puja window opens at 4:17 PM, so you can take the sankalp in the morning, work as usual, and return home for the evening puja. Plan to be home by about 4:00 PM, or do a shorter puja after work if you can reach home before the window closes at 6:58 PM.
Fasting in the heat. UAE weather in May is warm, so drink plenty of water before and after the fast if your tradition allows it, and choose a fruit and milk fast if a full fast is not comfortable.
Lamps in apartments. Use a small diya on a metal plate, keep it away from curtains, and check your building rules on open flames and incense.
Frequently asked questions
When is Narasimha Jayanti 2027 in the UAE?
Tuesday, 18 May 2027. The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 2:33 PM on 18 May to 2:32 PM on 19 May in Dubai.
What is the Narasimha Jayanti puja time in Dubai?
The Sayana Kala puja window on 18 May 2027 is 4:17 PM to 6:58 PM, a duration of 2 hours 41 minutes. The sankalp window is 10:55 AM to 1:36 PM.
When do I break the Narasimha Jayanti fast?
The parana is after 2:32 PM on 19 May 2027, once Chaturdashi has ended.
Why is the main puja held in the evening?
The scriptures describe Narasimha appearing at twilight, neither day nor night, so the evening Sayana Kala window is the main time of worship.
Who was Lord Narasimha?
He is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, shown as a being with a lion's head and a human body. He appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada from the king Hiranyakashipu.
Do the Dubai timings differ from Indian panchang timings?
Yes. Tithi timings are calculated against local sunrise, and Gulf Standard Time is an hour and a half behind India. A time taken from an Indian listing will not match the UAE window, so use the Dubai figures given here.
Do the timings change for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman?
Only by a few minutes. The Dubai figure is the one to follow across the UAE.
Do I have to fast on Narasimha Jayanti?
Fasting is a personal choice and follows family tradition. If a full fast is not suitable for you, a light fast of fruit and milk, or simply attending the evening puja with devotion, is widely accepted.
For every festival date with Dubai timings, visit the Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar.
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