Chalisa Sangrah: Hindu Chalisa Collection with Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits

A chalisa is a hymn of forty verses that carries centuries of devotion in a form simple enough to chant every day. This Chalisa Sangrah brings that tradition together in one place - from the timeless Hanuman, Shiv and Durga chalisa to the nine Navagraha planets, the ten Mahavidyas, the river goddesses and the guardian deities of temples across India.

Open any chalisa below to read the complete lyrics in clear Roman transliteration, the meaning of each verse, the benefits of the recitation, and simple guidance on when and how to chant it. The collection is listed in alphabetical rows - use the page numbers under the grid to reach the next set of chalisa.