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Parvati Chalisa

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🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Mondays, Fridays, during Navratri, and on Teej, Gauri and Hartalika vrat days; best in the morning or evening after worship·📜 Traditional Hindi devotional literature (Shakta–Shaiva tradition)

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✦ Meaning

The Parvati Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi hymn to Goddess Parvati — the daughter of Himalaya, consort of Shiva and mother of Ganesha. It extols her unfathomable glory and beauty, recounts her severe penance to win Shiva and her many forms as Gauri, Uma, Kali and Annapurna. Recitation is believed to bring marital harmony, family happiness, prosperity and the Goddess's protective grace.

Origin & Story

Traditional Hindi devotional literature (Shakta–Shaiva tradition) · Traditional (anonymous) · Modern devotional period

The Parvati Chalisa is a popular forty-verse Hindi hymn in praise of Parvati, the Mountain-Goddess. Drawing on the Puranas and the Shiva–Parvati cycle (notably the Shiva Purana and Kalidasa's Kumarasambhava), it celebrates her birth as Himalaya's daughter, her legendary penance to win Shiva, and her forms as Gauri, Uma, Kali and Annapurna. It is widely recited by devotees of the Divine Mother and by those seeking marital and domestic happiness.

✦ As told in scripture

Tradition holds that Parvati's penance was so intense that the sages who came to test her resolve could not move her from it, and the gods themselves came to grant her boon. Devotees believe that sincere recitation of this chalisa, like Parvati's own devotion, removes obstacles to marriage, restores harmony between estranged couples, and brings the protective grace of the Divine Mother to the household.

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Complete Text with Meaning

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Doha 1

|| Doha || Jaya Giri Tanaye Dakshaje, Shambhu Priye Gunakhani. Ganapati Janani Parvati, Ambe! Shakti! Bhavani.

Meaning:Victory to Parvati, daughter of the mountain, born of Daksha, beloved of Shambhu, a treasure of virtues; mother of Ganapati, O Amba, O Shakti, O Bhavani! Even Brahma cannot fathom your mystery; the five-faced Shiva ever meditates on you, the six-faced Kartikeya cannot fully sing your praise, and the thousand-tongued Shesha labours in vain to describe you.

Doha 2

|| Chaupai || Brahma Bheda Na Tumharo Pave. Panchabadana Nita Tumako Dhyave. Shadmukha Kahi Na Sakata Yasha Tero. Sahasabadana Shrama Karata Ghanero.

Meaning:The chalisa lovingly describes the Goddess's beauty — her coral lips, dark beautiful eyes, saffron-marked forehead, golden garments and jewelled throne worshipped by Indra and all beings. It tells how, through her ancient merit, she won Shiva, the lord of the three worlds, as her husband, though he rides an old bull, dwells in cremation grounds and wears serpents as ornaments. It recounts how Shiva drank the halahala poison to save the gods and became Nilakantha, and how Parvati, as his consort, destroys sins and bestows auspiciousness. It names her Gauri, Uma, Shankari, Kali and Annapurna, the sustainer of the world, and narrates her severe penance — taking no food, water or air until only bones remained — by which she won the name Uma and the boon of Shiva as husband. Whoever recites this chalisa, the Lord grants them wealth, progeny and happiness; O Parvati, remain ever the boon-giver to your devotees.

Chaupai 1

Tero Para Na Pavata Mata. Sthita Raksha Laya Hita Sajata. Adhara Pravala Sadrisha Arunare. Ati Kamaniya Nayana Kajarare.

Chaupai 2

Lalita Lalata Vilepita Keshara. Kunkuma Akshata Shobha Manohara. Kanaka Basana Kanchuki Sajaye. Kati Mekhala Divya Laharaye.

Chaupai 3

Kantha Madara Hara Ki Shobha. Jahi Dekhi Sahajahi Mana Lobha. Balaruna Ananta Chhavi Dhari. Abhushana Ki Shobha Pyari.

Chaupai 4

Nana Ratna Jadita Sinhasana. Tapara Rajati Hari Chaturanana. Indradika Parivara Pujita. Jaga Mriga Naga Yaksha Rava Kujita.

Chaupai 5

Giri Kailasha Nivasini Jaya Jaya. Kotika Prabha Vikasini Jaya Jaya. Tribhuvana Sakala Kutumba Tihari. Anu-Anu Manh Tumhari Ujiyari.

Chaupai 6

Hain Mahesha Pranesha! Tumhare. Tribhuvana Ke Jo Nita Rakhavare. Unaso Pati Tum Prapta Kinha Jaba. Sukrita Puratana Udita Bhae Taba.

Chaupai 7

Budha Baila Savari Jinaki. Mahima Ka Gave Kou Tinaki. Sada Shmashana Vihari Shankara. Abhushana Hain Bhujanga Bhayankara.

Chaupai 8

Kantha Halahala Ko Chhavi Chhai. Nilakantha Ki Padavi Pai. Deva Magana Ke Hita Asa Kinhon. Visha Lai Apu Tinahin Ami Dinhon.

Chaupai 9

Taki Tum Patni Chhavi Dharini. Durita Vidarini Mangalakarini. Dekhi Parama Saundarya Tiharo. Tribhuvana Chakita Banavanaharo.

Chaupai 10

Bhaya Bhita So Mata Ganga. Lajjamaya Hai Salila Taranga. Sauta Samana Shambhu Pahn Ai. Vishnu Padabja Chhodi So Dhai.

Chaupai 11

Tehi Kon Kamala Badana Murajhayo. Lakhi Satvara Shiva Shisha Chadhayo. Nityananda Kari Varadayini. Abhaya Bhakta Kara Nita Anapayini.

Chaupai 12

Akhila Papa Trayatapa Nikandani. Maheshvari Himalaya Nandini. Kashi Puri Sada Mana Bhayi. Siddha Pitha Tehi Apu Banayi.

Chaupai 13

Bhagavati Pratidina Bhiksha Datri. Kripa Pramoda Saneha Vidhatri. Ripukshaya Karini Jaya Jaya Ambe. Vacha Siddha Kari Avalambe.

Chaupai 14

Gauri Uma Shankari Kali. Annapurna Jaga Pratipali. Saba Jana Ki Ishvari Bhagavati. Patiprana Parameshvari Sati.

Chaupai 15

Tumane Kathina Tapasya Kini. Narada Son Jaba Shiksha Lini. Anna Na Nira Na Vayu Ahara. Asthimatra Tana Bhayau Tumhara.

Chaupai 16

Patra Ghasa Ko Khadya Na Bhayau. Uma Nama Taba Tumane Payau. Tapa Biloki Rishi Sata Padhare. Lage Digavana Digi Na Hare.

Chaupai 17

Taba Tava Jaya Jaya Jaya Ucchareu. Saptarishi Nija Geha Sidhareu. Sura Vidhi Vishnu Pasa Taba Ae. Vara Dene Ke Vachana Sunae.

Chaupai 18

Mange Uma Vara Pati Tum Tinaso. Chahata Jaga Tribhuvana Nidhi Jinaso. Evamastu Kahi Te Dou Gae. Suphala Manoratha Tumane Lae.

Chaupai 19

Kari Vivaha Shiva Son He Bhama. Punah Kahai Hara Ki Bama. Jo Padhihai Jana Yaha Chalisa. Dhana Jana Sukha Deihai Tehi Isa.

Closing Doha

|| Doha || Kuta Chandrika Subhaga Shira, Jayati Jayati Sukha Khani. Parvati Nija Bhakta Hita, Rahahu Sada Varadani.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Jaya Giri Tanaye🔊Victory to the daughter of the mountain (Himalaya)

Dakshaje🔊Born of Daksha (as Sati in her previous birth)

Shambhu Priye🔊Beloved of Shambhu (Shiva)

Gunakhani🔊A mine / treasure-store of virtues

Ganapati Janani🔊Mother of Ganapati (Ganesha)

Ambe! Shakti! Bhavani🔊O Mother! O Power! O Bhavani!

Brahma Bheda Na Pave🔊Even Brahma cannot fathom your mystery

Panchabadana🔊The five-faced one (Shiva) ever meditates on you

Giri Kailasha Nivasini🔊Dweller on Mount Kailasha

Nilakantha Ki Padavi🔊The title 'Nilakantha' (blue-throated), gained by Shiva drinking the halahala poison

Durita Vidarini🔊Destroyer of sins and evils

Mangalakarini🔊Bringer of auspiciousness

Akhila Papa Trayatapa Nikandani🔊Uprooter of all sins and the three kinds of suffering

Maheshvari Himalaya Nandini🔊The great Goddess, delight of Himalaya

Annapurna Jaga Pratipali🔊As Annapurna, the nourisher and sustainer of the world

Kathina Tapasya Kini🔊You performed severe austerity (to win Shiva)

Uma Nama Taba Payau🔊Then you received the name 'Uma' (U-ma, 'O do not [practise such austerity]')

Mange Uma Vara Pati🔊Uma asked for Shiva himself as the boon of a husband

Jo Padhihai Jana Yaha Chalisa🔊Whoever recites this chalisa

Dhana Jana Sukha Deihai🔊the Lord grants them wealth, family and happiness

Benefits of Chanting Parvati Chalisa

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Invokes the grace of Goddess Parvati for marital harmony and a happy married life

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Recited by unmarried women and men praying for a suitable life-partner, following Parvati's own example

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Bestows family happiness, progeny and domestic well-being

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Destroys sins and the threefold suffering, bringing auspiciousness (mangala)

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Brings the combined blessings of Shiva and Shakti when chanted with devotion

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Strengthens devotion to the Divine Mother in her gentle (saumya) form

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Believed to grant wealth, family and happiness as promised in the closing verse

How to Chant Parvati Chalisa

Repetitions11times

Best TimeMondays, Fridays, during Navratri, and on Teej, Gauri and Hartalika vrat days; best in the morning or evening after worship

Recite after worshipping Goddess Parvati (often together with Shiva). Begin with the opening doha, recite the forty chaupais with devotion, and conclude with the closing doha. It is especially recited during Navratri, on Mondays (sacred to Shiva-Parvati), and on vows such as Teej and Hartalika undertaken for marital happiness. Married women traditionally recite it for the welfare and longevity of their husbands and families.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Parvati Chalisa written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

Parvati is the daughter of Himavan (the Himalaya mountain), the consort of Lord Shiva, and the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. She is the gentle form of the Divine Mother (Shakti) and is also known as Gauri, Uma, Bhavani and Annapurna.

The chalisa recounts how Parvati undertook extreme austerity — giving up food, water and even air until only her bones remained — to win Lord Shiva as her husband. When the sages tried to dissuade her she refused, and she received the name 'Uma'. Pleased, the gods granted her the boon of marrying Shiva.

It is especially recited on Mondays and Fridays, during Navratri, and on vows like Teej and Hartalika that are observed for marital harmony and the well-being of one's spouse and family.

The closing verses promise that whoever recites it is granted wealth, family and happiness by the Lord. Devotees seek marital harmony, a good life-partner, progeny, domestic well-being and the Goddess's protective grace.