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Chalisasचालीसा

Forty-verse devotional hymns in Awadhi and Hindi — Hanuman, Shiv, Durga, Ganesh and more — with meaning. Every chalisa has the complete text in Devanagari, Roman transliteration, and meaning in Hindi and English, verse by verse.

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43 verses · 7–10 min Hanuman Chalisa हनुमान चालीसा A 40-verse devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman composed by Goswami Tulsidas. Universally chanted for strength, courage, and protection. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Shiv Chalisa शिव चालीसा A forty-verse devotional hymn to Lord Shiva, chanted for health, prosperity, and spiritual strength. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Durga Chalisa दुर्गा चालीसा A forty-verse hymn invoking Goddess Durga, protector and slayer of evil, often chanted during Navratri. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Ganesh Chalisa गणेश चालीसा Chalisa dedicated to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles — recited before new beginnings. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Saraswati Chalisa सरस्वती चालीसा Hymn to the Goddess of learning, music, and wisdom — chanted by students and seekers. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Lakshmi Chalisa लक्ष्मी चालीसा Hymn to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being — commonly chanted on Fridays and Diwali. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Ram Chalisa राम चालीसा Forty verses celebrating Lord Ram's virtues and story — a companion piece to Hanuman Chalisa. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Krishna Chalisa कृष्ण चालीसा Hymn to Lord Krishna — celebrating his lilas, teachings, and love for devotees. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Vishnu Chalisa विष्णु चालीसा Hymn to Lord Vishnu, preserver of the universe and source of all incarnations. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Khatu Shyam Chalisa खाटू श्याम चालीसा Hymn to Barbarika/Khatu Shyam — beloved deity of Rajasthan and the Krishna devotional tradition. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Shani Chalisa शनि चालीसा Chalisa to Shani Dev — Lord of justice, chanted on Saturdays for relief from karmic difficulty. Read with meaning →

40 verses · 6–8 min Santoshi Mata Chalisa संतोषी माता चालीसा Hymn to the Goddess of contentment, popularly chanted on Fridays. Read with meaning →

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Frequently asked questions

What is a chalisa?

A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty chaupai verses (chalis means forty), usually framed by opening and closing dohas, sung in praise of a deity.

Which is the most popular chalisa?

The Hanuman Chalisa by Goswami Tulsidas is the most widely recited chalisa, followed by the Shiv, Durga and Ganesh chalisas.

When should a chalisa be recited?

Chalisas are commonly recited in the morning or evening after bathing, and especially on the day sacred to the deity — Tuesday and Saturday for Hanuman, Monday for Shiva.

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