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श्री अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा

Annapurna Chalisa

Annapurna Jayanti, before serving food, Kashi-Annapurna mandir

Chalisa to Mother Annapurna — the form of Parvati that nourishes the world from her own kitchen.

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Verse 1
देवनागरी
नित्य आनन्द करिणी, माता ज्ञान-दान। सब सुख दात्री दे जो, अन्न-पूर्णा गुण-खान॥
Transliteration
Nitya aanand karinee, maataa gyaan-daan Sab sukh daatree de jo, ann-poornaa gun-khaan
Meaning
Mother of perpetual bliss, giver of knowledge — the bestower of every joy, Annapurna, mine of every virtue.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
जय अन्नपूर्णा कात्यायनी। जगत-पालिनी विश्व-स्वामिनी॥ हाथ कलछी थाल विराजे। जगत-भूख से सब को साजे॥
Transliteration
Jai Annapoornaa Kaatyaayanee Jagat-paalinee vishwa-swaaminee Haath kalachhee thaal viraaje Jagat-bhookh se sab ko saaje
Meaning
Victory, Annapurna, Katyayani — sustainer of the world, mistress of the universe. Ladle in your hand and the thali shining — you free all from the world's hunger.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
काशी पुर के बीच विराजी। भूख न रहे जहाँ माँ राजी॥ शिव ने तुम पास भिक्षा माँगी। तुम बिन हो जग-यज्ञ-संगी॥
Transliteration
Kaashee pur ke beech viraajee Bhookh na rahe jahaan Maa raajee Shiv ne tum paas bhikshaa maangee Tum bin ho jag-yagya-sangee
Meaning
You reign in the heart of Kashi — where the Mother is pleased, hunger does not remain. Even Shiva sought alms at your door — without you, no yajna of the world is performed.
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Verse 4
देवनागरी
जो कोई पाठ नित्य गावे। धन-धान्य घर भर पावे॥ माँ अन्नपूर्णा कृपा करे। नित नव अन्न का दान भरे॥
Transliteration
Jo koi paath nitya gaave Dhan-dhaanya ghar bhar paave Maa Annapoornaa kripaa kare Nit nav ann kaa daan bhare
Meaning
Whoever recites this daily fills their home with wealth and grain. Mother Annapurna bestows her grace, daily filling the storehouse with fresh food.

About the Annapurna Chalisa

The Annapurna Chalisa (श्री अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Annapurna (अन्नपूर्णा माता). Chalisa to Mother Annapurna — the form of Parvati that nourishes the world from her own kitchen. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Annapurna Jayanti, before serving food, Kashi-Annapurna mandir. Reciting the Annapurna Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Annapurna for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Annapurna Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to Mother Annapurna — the form of Parvati that nourishes the world from her own kitchen. It is dedicated to Annapurna (श्री अन्नपूर्णा चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Annapurna Chalisa dedicated to?

The Annapurna Chalisa is dedicated to Annapurna (अन्नपूर्णा माता).

When should the Annapurna Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Annapurna Jayanti, before serving food, Kashi-Annapurna mandir.

Where can I read Annapurna Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Annapurna Chalisa lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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