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NARSIMHA CHATURDASI PLAN

🕛 Midnight Celebration (if following Vaishnava tradition)

Midnight Arati & Kirtan:

Offer charanamrita, sing kirtans, and break fast after the arati.

Some traditions (especially ISKCON or Gaudiya Vaishnavas) perform midnight arati, celebrating the exact time of Lord Narasimha’s appearance.

🕉️ Spiritual & Ritual Activities

Storytelling or Drama (Prahlada Charitra):

This can be done by children or youth in your community.

Narrate or enact the story of Prahlada and Lord Narasimha.

Evening Kirtan and Bhajans:

Include traditional instruments like mridanga and kartal.

Sing devotional songs and Narasimha bhajans (e.g., "Jaya Narasimha, Jaya Jaya Narasimha").

Special Narasimha Puja and Archana:

Offer tulsi leaves, garlands, and sattvic bhoga.

Perform 108 or 1008 names (Narasimha Ashtottara / Sahasranama) archana.

Alankaram (Deity Decoration):

Create a powerful and royal look to reflect Lord Narasimha's fierce form.

Decorate the deity with flowers, ornaments, lion motifs, and weapons.

Abhishekam (Sacred Bathing) of Lord Narasimha:

Chant Narasimha mantras during the abhishekam (e.g., Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum...).

Perform panchamrita abhishekam (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) and herbal abhishekam with tulsi water, sandalwood, etc.

Fasting (Vrat):

Fast is broken the next day after sunrise or after midnight abhishekam, depending on tradition.

Devotees usually observe a strict fast, often Nirjala (without water), or at least an Ekadashi-style fast (no grains or beans).

🌿 Seva and Outreach

Charity or Seva Projects:

Organize a medical camp or help at orphanages.

Donate clothes, food, or books in honor of Lord Narasimha.

Tulasi and Tree Planting Drive:

As Lord Narasimha is connected with nature, you may plant tulsi or neem trees.

🍛 Prasadam Distribution

Annadaan (Food Donation):

Distribute prasadam to the needy, homeless, or in local temples/ashrams.

Prepare a grand sattvic feast:

Ensure all food is offered first to the deity, then distributed as prasadam.

Include Lord Narasimha’s favorite items like panakam (jaggery water), sweet pongal, laddus, etc.

📿 Chanting and Spiritual Enrichment

Discourse / Lecture:

Invite a spiritual speaker or senior devotee to give a talk on the significance of the day.

Reading of Scriptures:

Or hold a group reading / pravachan.

Read from Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7, which details the story of Lord Narasimha.

Maha-Mantra Sankirtan:

Chant the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra collectively for purification and devotion.

🕯️ Special Offerings & Decor

Temple/Altar Decoration:

Decorate with lion motifs, garlands, rangoli, and festive lights.

Deepa Seva (Lamp Offering):

Hold a deepa arati at dusk with collective singing.

Light 108 ghee lamps in front of the deity.