annapurnaparvatidevikashi

Annapurna Chalisa

अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 At dawn (as the chalisa advises), and on Annapurna Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima), Fridays, and Akshaya Tritiya; also before cooking or serving food·📜 Traditional Hindi devotional literature (Shakta tradition of Kashi)

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✦ Meaning

The Annapurna Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi hymn to Goddess Annapurna — the form of Parvati who, as sovereign of Kashi, bestows food, nourishment and prosperity. It praises her radiant white form bearing the rosary, book and goad, recounts her story as Sati and Girija reunited with Shiva, and names her as Mahalakshmi in heaven and Lakshmi on earth. Recitation, especially at dawn, is believed to bring abundance, prosperity and family well-being with Kashinath as witness.

Origin & Story

Traditional Hindi devotional literature (Shakta tradition of Kashi) · Traditional (anonymous) · Modern devotional period

The Annapurna Chalisa is a popular forty-verse Hindi hymn to Annapurna, the food-bestowing Goddess of Kashi. It draws on the Puranic identity of Annapurna as Parvati and on the famous Kashi legend in which Shiva, to teach that even the ascetic depends on the Mother for sustenance, begged for food from Annapurna's own hands. The chalisa retells her story as Sati and Girija reunited with Shiva, and praises her as the source of all nourishment and prosperity, one with Lakshmi.

✦ As told in scripture

The Kashi tradition relates that when Shiva declared the world to be illusion, Parvati withdrew all food and the three worlds began to starve; she then manifested in Kashi as Annapurna with a vessel of food, and Shiva himself came before her with a begging bowl to receive alms — establishing that none can live without the Mother's grace. Devotees believe that worshipping Annapurna with this chalisa ensures their home is never without food and is filled with prosperity.

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Doha 1

|| Doha || Vishweshvara Padapadma Ki, Raja Nija Shisha Lagaya. Annapurne! Tava Suyasha, Baranaun Kavi Mati Laya.

Meaning:Placing on my head the dust of the lotus feet of Vishweshvara, I describe, O Annapurna, your glorious fame with the poet's humble intellect. O ever-blissful Mother, renowned for the boon-giving and fear-dispelling gestures; victory to you, ocean of beauty, mother of the world, remover of all sins, fear and worldly bondage.

Doha 2

|| Chaupai || Nitya Ananda Karini Mata. Vara Aru Abhaya Bhava Prakhyata. Jaya! Saundarya Sindhu Jaga Janani. Akhila Papa Hara Bhava-Bhaya-Harani.

Meaning:The chalisa hails Annapurna as the white-bodied Goddess clad in white, served by sages, the sovereign of Kashi and protector of all worlds, riding the bull as Rudrani. It recounts her story as Sati who gave up her body in the fire of yoga at the grief of separation, and was reborn as Girija, daughter of the Himalaya; how Narada inspired her penance to win Shiva again; how Brahma came and granted her boon; and how she was united with Shankara as Girija, radiant with the light of a million moons and suns, bearing the rosary, book and goad. She is the ever-full Annapurna — unborn, infinite and complete — the ocean of compassion, who in heaven is Mahalakshmi and on earth is Lakshmi, present in all forms. Whoever reads this chalisa obtains auspicious fruits with Lord Shiva as witness; the devotee who recites it at dawn with love gains extraordinary prosperity together with spouse, family, friends and children, even royalty to one bereft of it. This recitation is a giver of great joy and auspiciousness, granting the devotee the treasure of their heart's desire — with Kashinath as witness, all their tasks are accomplished.

Chaupai 1

Shveta Badana Para Shveta Basana Puni. Santana Tuva Pada Sevata Rishi-Muni. Kashi Puradhishvari Mata. Maheshvari Sakala Jaga Trata.

Chaupai 2

Vrishabharudha Nama Rudrani. Vishva Viharini Jaya! Kalyani. Patidevata Sati Shiromani. Padavi Prapta Kinha Giri Nandini.

Chaupai 3

Pati Vichhoha Dukha Sahi Nahin Pava. Yoga Agni Taba Badana Jarava. Deha Tajata Shiva Charana Sanehu. Rakheu Jata Himagiri Gehu.

Chaupai 4

Prakati Girija Nama Dharayo. Ati Ananda Bhavana Mahn Chhayo. Narada Ne Taba Tohin Bharamayahu. Byaha Karana Hita Patha Padhayahu.

Chaupai 5

Brahma Varuna Kubera Ganaye. Devaraja Adika Kahi Gaye. Saba Devana Ko Sujasa Bakhani. Mati Palatana Ki Mana Mahn Thani.

Chaupai 6

Achala Rahin Tum Prana Para Dhanya. Kinhi Siddha Himachala Kanya. Nija Kaun Taba Narada Ghabaraye. Taba Prana Purana Mantra Padhaye.

Chaupai 7

Karana Hetu Tapa Tohin Upadeshe-u. Santa Bachana Tum Satya Parekheu. Gaganagira Suni Tari Na Tare. Brahma Taba Tuva Pasa Padhare.

Chaupai 8

Kaheu Putri Vara Mangu Anupa. Dehaun Aja Tuva Mati Anurupa. Tum Tapa Kinha Alaukika Bhari. Kashta Uthayahu Ati Sukumari.

Chaupai 9

Aba Sandeha Chhandi Kachhu Moson. Hai Saugandha Nahin Chhala Toson. Karata Veda Vida Brahma Janahu. Vachana Mora Yaha Sancha Manahu.

Chaupai 10

Taji Sankocha Kahahu Nija Ichchha. Dehaun Main Manamani Bhiksha. Suni Brahma Ki Madhuri Bani. Mukha Son Kachhu Musukaya Bhavani.

Chaupai 11

Boli Tum Ka Kahahu Vidhata. Tum To Jaga Ke Srashta-Dhata. Mama Kamana Gupta Nahin Toson. Kahavava Chahahu Ka Moson.

Chaupai 12

Daksha Yajna Mahn Marati Bara. Shambhunatha Puni Hohin Hamara. So Aba Milahin Mohin Manabhaye. Kahi Tathastu Vidhi Dhama Sidhaye.

Chaupai 13

Taba Girija Shankara Tava Bhayau. Phala Kamana Sanshayo Gayau. Chandrakoti Ravi Koti Prakasha. Taba Anana Mahn Karata Nivasa.

Chaupai 14

Mala Pustaka Ankusha Sohai. Kara Mahn Apara Pasha Mana Mohai. Annapurne! Sadapurne. Aja Anavadya Ananta Purne.

Chaupai 15

Kripa Sagari Kshemankari Man. Bhava Vibhuti Ananda Bhari Man. Kamala Vilochana Vilasita Bhale. Devi Kalike Chandi Karale.

Chaupai 16

Tum Kailasa Manhi Hain Girija. Vilasi Ananda Satha Sindhuja. Svarga Mahalakshmi Kahalayi. Martya Loka Lakshmi Pada Payi.

Chaupai 17

Vilasi Saba Mahn Sarva Sarupa. Sevata Tohin Amara Pura Bhupa. Jo Padhihahin Yaha Tava Chalisa. Phala Paihahin Shubha Sakhi Isa.

Chaupai 18

Prata Samaya Jo Jana Mana Layo. Padhihahin Bhakti Suruchi Adhikayo. Stri Kalatra Pati Mitra Putra Yuta. Paramaishvarya Labha Lahi Adbhuta.

Chaupai 19

Raja Vimukha Ko Raja Divavai. Jasa Tero Jana Sujasa Badhavai. Patha Maha Muda Mangala Data. Bhakta Manovanchhita Nidhi Pata.

Closing Doha

|| Doha || Jo Yaha Chalisa Subhaga, Padhi Navainge Matha. Tinake Karaja Siddha Saba, Sakhi Kashinatha.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Vishweshvara Padapadma Ki Raja🔊The dust of the lotus feet of Vishweshvara (Lord Shiva of Kashi)

Nija Shisha Lagaya🔊Applying upon my own head

Annapurne! Tava Suyasha🔊O Annapurna, your glorious fame

Baranaun Kavi Mati Laya🔊I describe, applying the poet's intellect

Nitya Ananda Karini🔊The ever-blissful one, giver of constant joy

Vara Aru Abhaya🔊Renowned for the boon-giving and fear-dispelling gestures (varada and abhaya mudra)

Saundarya Sindhu Jaga Janani🔊Ocean of beauty, mother of the world

Kashi Puradhishvari🔊The sovereign Goddess of the city of Kashi (Varanasi)

Maheshvari Sakala Jaga Trata🔊The great Goddess, protector of the whole world

Giri Nandini🔊The daughter of the mountain (Himalaya)

Daksha Yajna Mahn Marati Bara🔊At the time of dying at Daksha's sacrifice (as Sati)

Mala Pustaka Ankusha🔊Holding the rosary, book and goad (in her hands)

Annapurne! Sadapurne🔊O Annapurna, ever-full and complete one

Aja Anavadya Ananta Purne🔊Unborn, blameless, infinite and complete

Kripa Sagari Kshemankari🔊Ocean of compassion, bringer of welfare

Svarga Mahalakshmi Kahalayi🔊In heaven you are called Mahalakshmi

Martya Loka Lakshmi🔊In the mortal world you are Lakshmi (of prosperity)

Patha Maha Muda Mangala Data🔊This recitation is a giver of great joy and auspiciousness

Bhakta Manovanchhita Nidhi🔊The devotee obtains the desired treasure of their heart

Sakhi Kashinatha🔊With Kashinath (Lord of Kashi) as witness, all their tasks are fulfilled

Benefits of Chanting अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा

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Invokes Goddess Annapurna for abundance of food, nourishment and never lacking in the home

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Believed to bring prosperity and extraordinary wealth (paramaishvarya) to the devotee and family

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Recited for the well-being of spouse, children, friends and the whole household

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Removes sins, fear and worldly bondage through the grace of the Mother of Kashi

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Brings auspiciousness and fulfilment of the heart's desire, with Kashinath as witness

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Combines the blessings of Parvati and Lakshmi, who are one in Annapurna

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Especially fruitful when recited at dawn with devotion, granting great joy (maha-muda)

How to Chant अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा

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Best TimeAt dawn (as the chalisa advises), and on Annapurna Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima), Fridays, and Akshaya Tritiya; also before cooking or serving food

Recite after worshipping Goddess Annapurna, ideally before the kitchen or hearth or her image. Begin with the opening doha, recite the forty chaupais with devotion, and conclude with the closing doha that invokes Kashinath as witness. The hymn states it is especially fruitful when recited at dawn with love. Many devotees recite it before cooking and offer the first portion of food to the Goddess, never wasting food, as an expression of gratitude for her nourishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा 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.

Annapurna is a form of Goddess Parvati who presides over food and nourishment. Her name means 'full of food' (anna = food, purna = full). She is the sovereign deity of Kashi (Varanasi), where she is said to feed all beings, and is worshipped as the giver of nourishment, abundance and prosperity.

The chalisa describes her bearing a rosary (mala), a book (pustaka) and a goad (ankusha), and elsewhere she is famously depicted holding a vessel of food and a serving ladle, giving alms to Lord Shiva himself who appears before her as a mendicant in Kashi.

It is best recited at dawn, as the hymn itself advises, and especially on Annapurna Jayanti (the full moon of Margashirsha), Akshaya Tritiya and Fridays. Many also recite it before cooking or serving food.

The closing verses promise that the devotee obtains auspicious fruits and the treasure of their heart's desire, with Kashinath as witness. It is recited for abundance of food, prosperity, and the well-being of one's whole family.