|| Doha ||

Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan Mangal Mul Sujan.
Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum Dev Abhaya Varadan.

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Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala.
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala.

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Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike Kanan.
Kundal Nagaphani Ke.

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Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye.
Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye.

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Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain Chhavi.
Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain.

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Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari.
Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari.

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Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat.
Sada Shatrun Chhayakari.

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Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise.
Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise.

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Kartik Shyam Aur Ganara-U Ya Chhavi.
Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo.

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Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara.
Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara.

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Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili.
Tumahi Juhari.

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Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau.
Lava-Ni-Mesh Mahan Mari Girayau.

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Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara Suyash.
Tumhara Vidit Sansara.

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Tripurasur Sana Yudha Machayi.
Sabhi Kripakar Lina Bachayi.

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Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari Purva.
Pratigya Tasu Purari.

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Danin Mahan Tum Sama Kou Nahin.
Sevak Astuti Karat Sadahin.

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Veda Nam Mahima Tab Gayaee Akatha.
Anandi Bhed Nahin Payee.

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Pragate Udadhi Mantan Men Jvala.
Jarat Sura-Sur Bhaye Vihala.

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Kinha Daya Tahan Kari Sahayee.
Nilakantha Tab Nam Kahayee.

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Pujan Ramchandra Jab Kinha.
Jiti Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinhi.

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Sahas Kamal Men Ho Rahe Dhari Kinha.
Pariksha Tabahin Purari.

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Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi.
Kushal-Nain Pujan Chaha Soi.

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Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar.
Bhaye Prasanna Diye-Ichchhit Var.

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Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi.
Karat Kripa Sabake Ghat Vasi.

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Dushta Sakal Nit Mohin Satavai.
Bhramat Rahe Mohin Chain Na Avai.

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Trahi-Trahi Main Nath Pukaro.
Yahi Avasar Mohi Ana Ubaro.

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Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro.
Sankat Se Mohin Ana Ubaro.

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Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi.
Sankat Men Puchhat Nahin Koi.

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Svami Ek Hai Asha Tumhari.
Ava Harahu Aba Sankat Bhari.

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Dhan Nirdhan Ko Deta Sadahin.
Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin.

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Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari.
Kshamahu Nath Aba Chuka Hamari.

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Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nishan.
Vighna Vinashan Mangal Karan.

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Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavan.
Sharad Narad Shisha Navavain.

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Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya.
Sura Brahmadik Par Na Paya.

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Jo Yah Patha Karai Man Lai.
Tapar Hota Hai Shambhu Sahayee.

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Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari.
Patha Karai So Pavan Hari.

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Putra-hin Ichchha Kar Koi.
Nischaya Shiva Prasad Tehin Hoi.

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Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lavai.
Dhyan-Purvak Homa Karavai.

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Trayodashi Vrat Kare Hamesha.
Tan Nahin Take Rahe Kalesha.

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Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Charhavai.
Anta Vasa Shivapur Men Pavai.

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Kahai Ayodhya Asha Tumhari.
Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Hamari.

|| Doha ||

Nitya Nema kari Pratahi.
Patha karau Chalis.

Tum Meri Man Kamana.
Purna Karahu Jagadish.

Blessings of Devoted Recitation

• Destroys sins of countless lifetimes and grants spiritual purification.
• Removes all obstacles, suffering, and hardships from life.
• Fills the mind with extraordinary peace, patience, and positive energy.
• Fulfills all sincere wishes made with a pure heart.
• Blesses with progeny, prosperity, and harmony in the family.
• Opens the path to liberation and attainment of Shivapur (Kailash) at the end of life.
• Destroys enemies and provides complete protection from negative forces.

1. Bathe early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
2. Sit facing east before an idol, Shivling, or image of Lord Shiva.
3. Offer a lamp, incense, water, Bilva leaves, and Datura flowers.
4. Begin with the opening Doha, then recite the Chaupais, and end with the closing Doha.
5. Reciting on Trayodashi (Pradosh), Monday, and Mahashivratri is especially fruitful.
6. After the recitation, chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times using a mala.
7. Perform aarti and distribute prasad (sweets, milk, Bilva leaves) among family.

This Shiv Chalisa was composed by the poet Ayodhya Das. It beautifully describes the many forms and divine plays of Lord Shiva — as Nilakantha (the blue-throated one who drank the ocean's poison), Tripurari (destroyer of the three demon cities), the slayer of Jalandhar and Tarakasur, and the fulfiller of Bhagiratha's penance by releasing the Ganges. The Chalisa also recounts the famous episode of Lord Rama's worship with a thousand lotus flowers and Shiva's test of his devotion. Reciting this Chalisa with faith is said to grant freedom from all suffering, fulfillment of desires, and ultimate liberation in Shivapur.