Narasimha

Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu

The demon king Hiranyakashipu, brother of Hiranyaksha, performed severe penance and obtained a boon from Brahma that he could not be killed by man or beast, indoors or outdoors, day or night, on earth or in sky, by any weapon. Drunk with power, he demanded all worship himself and persecuted Vishnu devotees. His own son Prahlada, however, was an ardent Vishnu devotee from birth. Despite torture, burning, poisoning, crushing by elephants, and throwing into sea, Prahlada survived through Vishnu's grace, constantly chanting Narayana's name. When Hiranyakashipu mockingly asked if Vishnu was in a pillar, Narasimha burst forth - neither fully man nor fully beast. At twilight (neither day nor night), on the threshold (neither inside nor outside), he placed Hiranyakashipu on his lap (neither earth nor sky) and tore him apart with claws (no weapon). Thus, every condition of the boon was satisfied.

Source: Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana

Lakshmi Calms Narasimha

After killing Hiranyakashipu, Narasimha's rage did not subside. Even the gods were terrified. Lakshmi approached and gently calmed him. In Lakshmi-Narasimha form, he is peaceful and benevolent.

Source: Puranic traditions

Om Nrisimhaya Namah

Om Namo Bhagavate Narasimhaya

Om Narasimhaya Vidmahe Vajranakhaya Dhimahi Tanno Narasimhah Prachodayat

Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jvalantam Sarvatomukham | Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityumrtyum Namaamyaham

Ahobilam (9 temples)

Andhra Pradesh

Where Narasimha actually appeared; 9 different forms

Simhachalam

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Famous Varaha-Narasimha temple

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Unique Panakam (jaggery water) offering

Yadagirigutta

Telangana

Major pilgrimage center; Lakshmi Narasimha