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<b><center><a href="http://mayapur.info/2004/05-10-04/Nrisimha%20Chaturdasi/index.htm"><span >Lord Narasimha</span></a></center></b>
Lord Narasimha was originally created to kill a very stalwart demon, Hiranyakashipu. In order to kill Hiranyakashipu, who cannot be killed by human, god or animal, Narasimha is partly all three: a god incarnate as a part-human, part-animal. He comes upon Hiranyakashipu at twilight (when it is neither day nor night) on the threshold of a courtyard (neither indoors nor out), and puts the demon on his lap (neither earth nor space). Using his nails (neither animate nor inanimate) as weapons, he disembowels and kills the demon.
Even after killing Hiranyakashipu, Narasimha cannot control his fury. He was only calmed by the prayers of his devotees. He is invoked by His devotees in danger and there are testimonies of people who were saved by Him.
<b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narasimha"><span >Wikipedia Entry</span></a></b>
Narasimha is worshipped and bathed by his followers each year on his <a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=500789">Appearance Day</a>. Part of this ceremony involves annointing Narasimha with milk and yogurt.
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It keeps his bones strong.