| Title | Deity | About and when it is recited |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Chalisa | Hanuman | Forty verses by Goswami Tulsidas (16th century) in Awadhi — the most widely recited chalisa. Tuesdays and Saturdays. |
| Shri Ganesh Chalisa | Ganesha | Recited on Wednesdays and Sankashti Chaturthi. |
| Shri Durga Chalisa | Durga | Recited in Navaratri and on Fridays. |
| Shri Shiv Chalisa | Shiva | Recited on Mondays and in Shravan. |
| Shri Shani Chalisa | Shani Dev | Recited on Saturdays. |
| Shri Lakshmi Chalisa | Lakshmi | Recited on Fridays and at Diwali. |
| Shri Saraswati Chalisa | Saraswati | Recited on Vasant Panchami and by students. |
| Shri Krishna Chalisa | Krishna | Recited on Janmashtami and Ekadashi. |
| Shri Ram Chalisa | Rama | Recited on Ram Navami. |
| Shri Bhairav Chalisa | Bhairav | Recited on Kalashtami. |
| Shri Ganga Chalisa | Ganga | Recited on Ganga Dussehra. |
| Shri Vishwakarma Chalisa | Vishwakarma | Recited on Vishwakarma Puja. |
| Shri Balaji Chalisa | Balaji (Hanuman of Salasar / Mehandipur) | Recited on Tuesdays. |
| Shri Bajrang Baan | Hanuman | A short hymn traditionally recited after the Hanuman Chalisa. |
All 30 chalisa guides
Meaning, timing, method and — for traditional texts — the words themselves.
Hanuman Chalisa
Goswami Tulsidas's forty verses to Lord Hanuman, with their meaning in summary and a simple way to recite them.
Shri Ganesh Chalisa
The forty-verse hymn to Lord Ganesha, its themes, the stories it recalls and a simple way to recite it at home.
Shri Shiv Chalisa
The beloved forty-verse hymn to Lord Shiva by Ayodhyadas, its stories, its meaning and how to recite it.
Shri Durga Chalisa
The forty-verse hymn to Maa Durga, the stories of her many forms, and how to recite it during Navratri and every week.
Shri Lakshmi Chalisa
The forty-verse hymn to Goddess Lakshmi, its themes, and a simple way to recite it on Fridays and Diwali.
Saraswati Mata Chalisa
The forty-verse Hindi hymn to the goddess of learning, with its themes and a simple practice for students and families.
Shri Krishna Chalisa
The forty-verse Hindi hymn to Lord Krishna, the leelas it celebrates and how to recite it on Janmashtami and Ekadashi.
Shri Rama Chalisa
The forty-verse Hindi hymn to Lord Rama, the story of the Ramayana it draws on and how to recite it at home.
Shri Shani Chalisa
A calm guide to the forty-verse hymn to Shani Dev, the graha of discipline and justice, and how to recite it.
Shri Bhairav Chalisa
The forty-verse Hindi hymn to Lord Bhairav, guardian of Kashi, with its themes and a simple practice for Kalashtami.
Shri Vishwakarma Chalisa
The hymn to the divine architect and patron of all craftspeople, with its themes and a guide to Vishwakarma Puja.
Shri Giriraj Chalisa
The hymn to Giriraj Govardhan, the sacred hill of Braj, with its story, the parikrama tradition and how to recite it.
Shri Balaji Chalisa
The hymn to Balaji, beloved name of Hanuman in Rajasthan and of Venkateswara in the South, and how to recite it.
Shri Ramdev Chalisa
The hymn to Baba Ramdev of Runicha, the folk saint of Rajasthan revered for equality and compassion.
Lalita Mata Chalisa
The Hindi hymn to Maa Lalita Tripurasundari, the Mother of beauty and grace, with its themes and a Friday practice.
Ganga Mata Chalisa
The Hindi hymn to Mother Ganga, the story of her descent to earth and how to recite it at home or by the river.
Shri Surya Chalisa
The Hindi hymn to Surya Dev, the visible god of light and health, and how to recite it with the morning arghya.
Santoshi Mata Chalisa
The Hindi hymn to the Mother of contentment, its themes, and how to recite it with the Friday vrat at home.
Vindhyeshwari Chalisa
A simple guide to the forty-verse hymn of Maa Vindhyavasini, the protective Mother of the Vindhya hills.
Gayatri Chalisa
A family guide to the Hindi hymn that praises Gayatri Mata, the Mother of the Vedas and the light of wisdom.
Kali Mata Chalisa
Understand the forty-verse hymn to Maa Kali, the fierce yet loving Mother who removes fear and darkness.
Parvati Chalisa
A guide to the forty-verse hymn of Maa Parvati, the daughter of the Himalaya and the devoted consort of Lord Shiva.
Tulsi Chalisa
A guide to the Hindi hymn that honours Tulsi Mata, the sacred basil plant beloved of Lord Vishnu.
Shri Vishnu Chalisa
A practical guide to the forty-verse Hindi hymn that praises Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
Bajrang Baan
A respectful guide to the Bajrang Baan, the urgent appeal to Lord Hanuman recited in times of crisis.
Khatu Shyam Chalisa
A guide to the hymn of Khatu Shyam Ji, the great-hearted Barbarika revered as the support of those who have lost hope.
Sheetala Mata Chalisa
A guide to the hymn of Sheetala Mata, the cooling Mother traditionally prayed to for the health of children and family.
Narmada Chalisa
A guide to the hymn of Maa Narmada, the sacred river of central India whose very sight is said to purify.
Kuber Chalisa
A guide to the hymn of Lord Kuber, treasurer of the gods and guardian of the north, honoured on Dhanteras and Diwali.
Brihaspati Dev Chalisa
A calm guide to the hymn of Brihaspati Dev, guru of the gods and the planet Jupiter, recited on Thursdays.
Each guide below gives the meaning, when and how to recite it and, for traditional texts, the words themselves. Corrections: content@aaradhyaapp.com.
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