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What is the Hanuman Chalisa?
In short
The Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn to Hanuman, composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the Awadhi language. It praises Hanuman's strength, devotion, and wisdom, and is among the most-recited prayers in Hinduism — chanted for courage, protection, and freedom from fear, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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The mantra
ॐ हनुमते नमः
oṃ hanumate namaḥ
I bow to Hanuman, courage and devotion embodied.
In depth
'Chalisa' comes from chalis, forty — the hymn's forty verses, framed by opening and closing couplets. Written by Tulsidas, author of the Ramcharitmanas, it recounts Hanuman's glory as the mighty yet humble devotee of Rama.
Devotees recite it for courage in difficulty, for protection from fear and negativity, and as daily devotion. It is especially read on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days of Hanuman, and in Hanuman temples across India.
Related questions
What is the Hanuman Chalisa?
A forty-verse hymn to Hanuman composed by Tulsidas, praising his strength and devotion — one of the most-recited prayers in Hinduism.
When is the Hanuman Chalisa chanted?
For courage and protection, as daily devotion, and especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman's days.
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