Narsimha Ashtottar

Lord Vishnu takes the form of Narasihma in his fourth incarnation, the previous one being that of a Boar Vishnu kills the demon Hiranyaksha during his Varaha avatar. Hiranyaksha's brother Hiranyakashipu wants to take revenge by destroying Lord Vishnu and his followers. He performs penance to please Brahma, the god of creation.