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Chalisa
40-verse eulogies to deities — chanted for protection and blessings.
Hanuman
Hanuman Chalisa
Tulsidas's 40-verse eulogy to Sri Hanuman — the most chanted Chalisa.
🪔 Every Tuesday, Saturday, Hanuman Jayanti — before exams, difficult tasks
Shiva
Shiv Chalisa
40-verse Chalisa to Lord Shiva.
🪔 Every Monday, Shravan month, Mahashivaratri
Durga
Durga Chalisa
40-verse Chalisa to Ma Durga.
🪔 Chaitra & Sharadiya Navratri, Ashtami-Navami, Fridays
Saraswati
Saraswati Chalisa
40-verse Chalisa to Goddess Saraswati.
🪔 Vasant Panchami, before exams, before performances
Ganesha
Ganesh Chalisa
40-verse Chalisa to Lord Ganesha.
🪔 Ganesh Chaturthi, before pujas, Wednesdays