The Narasimha Jayanti Festival in Thanjavur District
Hiranyakashipu attacked the pillar and Lord Narasimha appeared in front of him. Lord Narasimha held him on his legs and killed him by cutting his chest with his nails. Lord Narasimha blessed Prahalad by saying that everyone who would fast on this day would be blessed and would be relieved from all problems. Hence, this day is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti.According to legends, Lord Vishnu incarnated on this day and killed Hiranyakashyap to establish dharma in this world. Hence, this day is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti all around the country with a lot of excitement.The tradition of Bhagavata Mela natakams of Tamil Nadu employed the art of music and dance in rich flavour using themes from "Srimad Bhagavatam" and other "Puranams" to extol the principle of Bhakti. The Natakam is famous in the village near kumbakonam like Mellatur, Thepperuma Nallur, Saliyamangalam, Thirubhuvanam