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क्षण भर प्रतीक्षा करें
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क्षण भर प्रतीक्षा करें
Hindu Devotional Library
The most widely-recited prayers of the Hindu tradition. Each one has the Devanagari text, Roman transliteration to learn pronunciation, and a clear English meaning so you understand what you're reciting.
40-Verse Devotional Hymns
40-verse devotional hymns. The Hanuman Chalisa by Tulsidas is the most-recited; chalisas to Shiva, Durga, Ganesha and others share the same 40-verse structure.
Hanuman · Goswami Tulsidas
The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the late 16th century in Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi). It is a 40-verse devotional hymn — chālīsā literally means "of forty" — addressed to Lord Hanuman, the monkey-god of the Ramayana known for his unmatched strength, devotion to Rama, and ability to dispel fear.
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Shiva · Ayodhyadas
The Shiv Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva — the destroyer in the Hindu trinity, the Mahadev who is also the supreme yogi, the consort of Parvati, and the easiest of all gods to please.
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Light-Offering Hymns
Sung at the conclusion of every Hindu puja while waving a lit lamp before the deity. Universal aartis like Om Jai Jagdish Hare work for any deity; deity-specific aartis honor a particular form.
Vishnu (Universal Lord) · Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri
"Om Jai Jagdish Hare" was composed by Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri in 1870 and is the most widely-sung Hindu aarti in India. Though dedicated to Vishnu (Hari) as the universal preserver, it is sung at the conclusion of pujas to virtually any deity — Lakshmi, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva — making it the de-facto closing aarti of Hindu worship.
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Ganesha
Ganesh ji is invoked first in every Hindu ceremony — as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and the lord of beginnings, no Vedic ritual proceeds without his blessing. "Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva" is the standard aarti sung at the start of any puja, before the main worship begins.
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Vedic Sanskrit Verses
Sanskrit verses from the Vedas — the most ancient and powerful Hindu prayers. Recited with concentration in repetitions of 11, 27, or 108. The Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya are universal.
Shiva (Tryambaka) · Rishi Vasishtha
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ("the great death-conquering mantra") appears in the Rigveda (Mandala 7, Hymn 59, Verse 12) and is one of the oldest and most-revered mantras in the Vedic tradition. It is also called the Tryambakam Mantra after its opening word — Shiva's epithet meaning "the three-eyed one."
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Savitr (Solar Aspect) · Rishi Vishvamitra
The Gayatri Mantra appears in the Rigveda (Mandala 3, Hymn 62, Verse 10) and is attributed to the rishi Vishvamitra. It is composed in the Gayatri meter — 24 syllables across three feet of 8 syllables each — which gives the mantra its name.
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Common Questions
Chalisas are 40-verse hymns telling a deity's story; aartis are sung while offering a lit lamp at the end of puja; mantras are short Sanskrit verses (often single lines) recited in counted repetitions (11, 27, or 108 times) for focused meditation.
No — every prayer on this site has Devanagari text + Roman transliteration (the same way the word sounds in English letters) + English meaning. You can start with the transliteration and pick up the rhythm naturally over time.
Hanuman Chalisa: Tuesday or Saturday morning, ideally before sunrise. Shiva Chalisa: Monday or Pradosh. Durga Chalisa: Tuesday, Friday, or during Navratri. Most chalisas are recited daily for 40 consecutive days (one chalisa = one 'mandala') for completion of a sankalpa.
Yes. Classical tradition recognises three speeds: vaikhari (audible), upanshu (whispered, lip-movement only), and manasika (purely mental). Manasika is considered the most powerful for personal sadhana; audible group recitation is used in puja and havan.
Prayers are personal recitations — you can do them alone, anytime, without ritual materials. A puja is a structured ritual performed by a pandit with samagri (offerings), sankalpa (intention), and specific procedures. Many pujas include chalisa/aarti/mantra recitation as part of the ritual.
We're adding new chalisas, aartis, and mantras every week — Durga Chalisa, Ganesh Chalisa, Krishna Chalisa, Vishnu Sahasranamam, regional aartis, and more. Tell us which to prioritise.
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