The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Narasimha Puja in Varanasi
Narasimha Puja is often booked in Varanasi on Narasimha Jayanti or by families from South India and Maharashtra who keep Lord Narasimha as their family deity.
A Pandit performs the puja with Narasimha stotras, archana and a short homam at your home or stay in Kashi.
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्।
Śāntākāraṁ bhujagaśayanaṁ padmanābhaṁ sureśaṁ, viśvādhāraṁ gaganasadṛśaṁ meghavarṇaṁ śubhāṅgam.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Narasimha Puja
Visiting families on a Kashi yatra sometimes plan a family deity puja during their stay, alongside Ganga snan and darshan.
Pandits in Varanasi who follow the South Indian and Maharashtrian vidhi can be arranged for families who want their own tradition.
Local traditions & timing
- Narasimha Jayanti falls in Vaishakha; book early for that date.
- Tell us the tradition and language you prefer.
- Confirm fire rules with your hotel before a homam.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- A hall near the southern ghats
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Share whether Narasimha is your family deity and any family customs.
- Keep panakam, tulsi and flowers ready, or ask for samagri.
- Plan two to three hours.
About Narasimha Puja
Worship of Lord Narasimha, the protective man-lion avatar of Vishnu, traditionally performed for protection and on Narasimha Jayanti.
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Narasimha Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can we do Narasimha Puja during our Kashi yatra?
Yes. Share your travel dates and hotel, and we will arrange a Pandit at a convenient time.
Is a South Indian Pandit available?
Yes, we can arrange a Pandit who follows the South Indian vidhi.
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