Govinda Dwadasi or Narasimha Dwadasi

                                            Govinda Dwadashi



Gobinda Dwadasi (Govinda Dwadashi), considered highly auspicious by Vishnu devotees, falls on the 12th day during the waxing phase of the moon in Phalguna (Falgun) month.

This rare combination in Hindu Almanac associated with Gobinda Dwadai at Puri Jagannath Temple gives the special power to taking a holy dip at Mahodadhi Teerth and visit Jagannath Temple. Mahodadhi Tirth is a six kilometer long stretch of the Puri Seacoast. Over half a million devotees are expected. A Holy Dip in Ganga Gives more benefits on this day.

The god Narayana should be worshipped on the occasion, by repeating the Mantra which runs as "Obeisance to Narayana," whereby he would be the happy possessor of all earthly possessions. The form of the vow known as the Govinda Dwadashi, should be practised on a similar Tithi in the month of Phalguna, while the form known as the Vishoka Dwadashi should be practised in the month of Ashvina, on the day of the twelfth phase of the moon's increase, wherein the god Hari should be worshipped.

Govinda dwadashi importance:-


Falgun dwadashi Baras day vow of Govinda. The vow is worship, cleanliness, continence, pure morality - the idea, chastity, etc. special significance. The Dvadasa that Baras is due date, if vrddhitithie pradosa times in two days during the second day pradosa be manavavi. Like other vratoni Govinda dwadashi vow of wealth, grains and sukhathi karanarum is accomplished.


It is incurable diseases karavanar procurement of destroyers and Vaikuntha. The vow vratine happiness - giving status and wealth kaliyugan karanar sins of mitigation. The Brahmins donation vow, pitrtarpana, Havana, yajna, etc. is more important. Vratio follow these observances with the faith and spirit. The day that poor Brahmins various types of donations, Havana, yajna is also special significance.


The story of Lord Narasimha:-

Long back, there was a demon called Hiranyakashipu who was terribly angry with Lord Vishnu since He had killed Hiranyakashipu’s brother named Hiranyaksha. Hiranyakashipu had banned the worship of Lord Vishnu in his empire and had ordered that none should even say Vishnu’s name under his rule.
The divine child Bhakta Prahlad
Hiranyakshipu performed a severe penance and obtained a boon from Brahma that would make his death a rare phenomenon. When Hiranyakashipu was engaged in penance, Saga Narad sheltered his wife Khayadhu in his hermitage as she had conceived a child. On a daily basis, Sage Narad would narrate to her the divine stories and glories of Lord Vishnu, which were keenly listened by the baby inside her womb. Upon the return of Hiranyakashipu from penance, he found his wife delivering a baby and lovingly named the boy Prahlad.

Troubles shall never touch the devotees of Lord Vishnu
 By birth, Prahlad was highly devoted to Lord Vishnu and constantly chanted Vishnu’s name day and night. Angered by this behavior, Hiranyakashipu ordered him to stop it and the boy would not listen. With the anger for Vishnu dominating his love for Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu ordered for the death of Prahlad. Lord Vishnu protected the child from the deadly form of death punishments inflicted on the child.
Lord Narasimha incarnates
Losing his patience, Hiranyakashipu asked Prahlad whether Lord Vishnu exists at all. Prahlad said He is the essence of creation and so Lord Vishnu is verily present in every atom of the universe. When Hiranyakashipu asked whether Vishnu was present in a pillar that he pointed out, Prahlad affirmed and Hiranyakashipu broke that pillar with his mace. Lord Vishnu emanated from the pillar in a highly ferocious Man-Lion (Narasimha) form, tore Hiranyakashipu to pieces and blessed the divine child Prahlad profusely.

Puja procedure For Govinda Dwadashi:-

Wake up early in the morning, take a holy bath and wear clean clothes. Set up the altar at your puja room and install the images or pictures of Lord Narasimha and Mother Lakshmi. Do puja chanting the mantras of Narasimha and offer fruits, flowers, sweets, Ganga water and coconut. Chant the following mantra of Lord Narasimha at least one hundred and eight times and conclude the puja.

"Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham
Nrusimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrutyur Mrutyum Namamyaham"

Repeat the puja once again on the morning of Dwadashi and conclude the vrat.

Fasting rules:-

The fasting for Narasimha Dwadashi starts on the Ekadashi day (one day before Dwadashi) with the puja performed in the morning. The devotee fasts for the whole day without eating and drinking water. A milder form of vrat allows taking fruits and milk with water. On the next day of Dwadashi, the puja is repeated in the morning and the fasting is concluded during Parana.


Benefits of Narasimha Dwadashi Vrat:-

Those observing the Narasimha Dwadashi vrat can overcome all the obstacles in their lives and get the divine protection of the Lord. The blessings of Narasimha shall remove all the afflictions and vanquish the fears of individuals giving them enormous levels of self-confidence and the courage to face their lives bravely.