Today marks the occasion on which Shri Vishnu took the form of Narsingh (half man, half lion) in order to save his devotee Prahlad and, in another way, save Hiranyakashyap.
Here's an explanation of how the day is celebrated, a prayer composed by Bhakt Prahlad that is traditionally recited on it, and refresher of the story for all of you:
Tomorrow is Narasimha Chaturdasi, the appearance anniversary of Lord Narasimhadeva, the half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Supreme Lord. On this day fasting is observed until dusk, and then followed by feasting. This is a most auspicious day to remember the great mercy the Lord has upon His pure devotees to protect them from all varieties of dangerous situations.
Here are some beautiful prayers for worshipping Lord Narasimhadeva:
namas te narasinghaya
prahlad ahlada-dayine
hiranyakasipor vaksha
sila-tanka-nakhalaye
I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stonelike chest of the demon Hiranyakasipu.
ito narasimhaya parato narsimho
yato yato yami tato narasimha
bahir narasimho hridaye narasimho
narasimham adim sharanam prapadye
Lord Narasimha is here and also there. Wherever I go Lord Narasimha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well. I surrender to Lord Naarasimha, the origin of all things and the supreme refuge.
jai..shri..krishna..
HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE,,,,,
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE..
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