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Chalisha
चालीसा · 40-Verse Devotional Poems
Sacred hymns of 40 verses, sung with love and faith to deities across the Hindu tradition
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📖 What is a Chalisha?
A Chalisa (चालीसा) is a 40-verse devotional poem. The name derives from chalis (40 in Hindi). Each chalisha follows a fixed structure: an Opening Doha → 38 Chaupais → a Closing Doha.
📐 Structure: Doha + 38 Chaupai + Doha⏱ ~7–20 min recitation🌐 Hindi, Awadhi, Sanskrit