चालीसा
The Chalisa Library
Forty-verse devotional hymns, the way they have been recited for centuries — with original Devanagari, careful transliteration, verse-by-verse meaning, and recitation audio that highlights each verse as it is chanted.
A chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn in Awadhi or Braj, dedicated to a deity, chanted as a single paath. Daanyam’s Chalisa Library covers Hanuman, Durga, Shiv, Saraswati, Ganesh, Shani and Vishnu Chalisas with Devanagari text, transliteration, verse-by-verse meaning, and synced audio.
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हनुमान चालीसा
Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn (chālīsā) composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the 16th-century poet-saint who also wrote the Ramcharitmanas. Each verse is a chaupai praising Lord Hanuman — the vanara devotee of Lord Rama known for unwavering bhakti, infinite strength, and the gift of removing obstacles from the lives of those who remember him.
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दुर्गा चालीसा
Durga Chalisa
The Durga Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn of praise to Maa Durga — the supreme Shakti who manifests as Durga, Kali, Saraswati, and Lakshmi to destroy ignorance and protect dharma. It is recited especially during the nine nights of Navratri (twice a year — Chaitra and Sharad), and on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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शिव चालीसा
Shiv Chalisa
The Shiv Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva — Mahadeva, the auspicious one, destroyer of ignorance, beloved of Parvati, source of yoga itself. It is recited on Mondays (Somvar), during the holy month of Shravan, and on Maha Shivratri.
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सरस्वती चालीसा
Saraswati Chalisa
The Saraswati Chalisa is a forty-verse hymn to Maa Saraswati — goddess of speech, learning, music, and the arts. She is the divine consort of Brahma and the river of consciousness itself. Students, musicians, writers, and seekers of jñāna (knowledge) invoke her for clarity of thought, mastery of expression, and the dissolution of the inner fog that prevents understanding.
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गणेश चालीसा
Ganesh Chalisa
The Ganesh Chalisa is a forty-verse hymn to Lord Ganesha — the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, remover of obstacles (vighnaharta), patron of beginnings, and the first deity invoked before any sacred or auspicious work. From weddings to business openings to the first day of school, Ganesha is the threshold guardian whose blessing makes the path passable.
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शनि चालीसा
Shani Chalisa
The Shani Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn) — son of Surya and Chhaya, the karmadhipati who governs justice, discipline, and the consequences of past actions. Shani is not merely a malefic force to be feared; he is a strict teacher who enforces karmic balance, and those who face his tests with integrity emerge stronger.
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विष्णु चालीसा
Vishnu Chalisa
The Vishnu Chalisa is a forty-verse hymn to Lord Vishnu — the cosmic preserver, second of the Hindu Trimurti, who descends repeatedly as the ten avatars to restore dharma whenever it is threatened. The verses move through Vishnu's major manifestations: Ram, Varaha, Matsya, Kurma, Mohini, and the rescue of devotees such as Dhruva, Prahlad, Ganika, and Ajamila.
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Chalisa FAQ
Answers about paath, chalisa vs mantra, synced audio, and how to begin a daily recitation practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a chalisa?+−
A chalisa (chālīsā, from the Hindi word for 'forty') is a forty-verse devotional hymn written in Awadhi or Braj, dedicated to a deity and chanted as a single complete paath. Unlike a mantra (a short formula for japa), a chalisa is a full poem you read or sing from start to finish, often with audio. Daanyam's Chalisa Library covers Hanuman, Durga, Shiv, Saraswati, Ganesh, Shani and Vishnu Chalisas.
What is the difference between a chalisa and a mantra?+−
Mantras are short formulae for focused japa repetition, usually counted on a mala of 108. Chalisas are longer forty-verse hymns recited as one complete reading (paath), often with synced audio. Many devotees use both — mantra japa in the morning and a chalisa in the evening. Daanyam keeps a Mantra Library for japa and a Chalisa Library for paath.
How do I recite a chalisa correctly?+−
Sit quietly, follow the page's recitation guide for the best day and time, and read or chant the forty verses in order as one complete paath. Use the synced audio so each verse highlights as it is chanted, and follow the Devanagari or transliteration with the verse-by-verse meaning. Consistency matters more than speed.
Which chalisa should I start with?+−
The Hanuman Chalisa is the most widely recited and a natural starting point for strength and devotion. Durga Chalisa is associated with protection, Shiv Chalisa with peace, and Ganesh Chalisa with removing obstacles. Choose the deity that fits your bhava, then keep one primary chalisa steady before adding more.
Can I listen to chalisa audio while reading?+−
Yes. Each chalisa page has synced recitation audio that highlights each verse as it is chanted, with speed control for memorisation. You can follow along in Devanagari or transliteration, and the practice reader resumes from where you left off the next time you sit down.
Are the chalisa verses authentic?+−
Daanyam finalises verse text from an authoritative edition (such as Gita Press, Gorakhpur) before publishing a chalisa. Pages marked 'Ready' have fully verified verses, audio, and verse-by-verse meaning; 'Coming soon' pages keep the introduction, benefits, and recitation guide available while the verses are being verified.
Also explore Mantra Library — japa formulae with meaning, Vrat & Upvas — katha, vidhi and mantras, Hanuman Chalisa — text, meaning & audio, and How Daanyam computes charts & timings.