Chalisa
A chalisa is a devotional hymn usually composed of forty chaupais, often with opening and closing dohas. This collection includes Hanuman, Shiva, Durga, Ganesha and Shani.
Choose a deity below. Each text has separate controls for Devanagari, Roman transliteration and verse meanings, so you can read continuously or study one verse at a time.
Durga
- Durga Chalisa
The Durga Chalisa is a forty-chaupai Hindi hymn to Goddess Durga, beginning "Namo namo Durge sukha karanī", traditionally recited, especially during Navratri, for the Mother's grace and protection.
Ganesha
- Ganesh Chalisa
The Ganesh Chalisa is a Hindi hymn to Lord Ganesha that opens with the doha "Jai Ganapati sadaguṇa sadana" and sings of his form, his birth story and his wisdom; it is traditionally recited on Wednesdays, on Chaturthi and before beginning any auspicious work.
Hanuman
- Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman composed in Awadhi by Goswami Tulsidas — two opening dohas, 40 chaupais, and a closing doha — recited by devotees for courage, protection, and relief from troubles.
Shani Dev
- Shani Chalisa
The Shani Chalisa is a Hindi hymn to Shani Dev, the deity of justice and the fruits of karma, beginning "Jayati jayati Shanideva dayālā" and recounting his form, his ten names and stories of his influence; it is traditionally recited on Saturdays and during Sade Sati or a Shani period.
Shiva
- Shiv Chalisa
The Shiv Chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty chaupai verses in Awadhi-Hindi praising Lord Shiva, composed by the poet Ayodhyadas, and is especially recited on Mondays, in the month of Shravan and on Maha Shivaratri.