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श्री भैरव चालीसा

Bhairav Chalisa

Sundays, Tuesdays, Bhairav Ashtami, Kal Bhairav puja

Chalisa to Kal Bhairav — fierce protector form of Shiva, kotwal of Kashi.

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Verse 1
देवनागरी
जय जय श्री भैरव कोतवाल। जय जय जय भक्तन सम्भाल॥ काशी पुर के तुम स्वामी। रक्षा करते अंतर्यामी॥
Transliteration
Jai jai Shri Bhairav Kotwaal Jai jai jai bhaktan sambhaal Kaashee pur ke tum swaamee Rakshaa karte antaryaamee
Meaning
Victory, victory, Shri Bhairav, the kotwal; victory, victory, victory — protector of devotees. Lord of Kashi, you protect — the indweller of every heart.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
श्वान सवारी चढ़त सुहाने। लाल भुजा त्रिशूल सुजाने॥ चंद्र शोभित तुम्हारे माथे। भूत-प्रेत सब डर के साथे॥
Transliteration
Shwaan savaaree chadhat suhaane Laal bhujaa trishool sujaane Chandra shobhit tumhaare maathe Bhoot-pret sab dar ke saathe
Meaning
Mounted on the dog you ride beautifully; red-armed, holding the trident. The moon shines on your forehead; ghosts and spirits flee in terror.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
भक्त संकट से रहत निवारी। तुम बिन कौन करै रखवारी॥ जो कोई भैरव चालीसा गावै। संकट हर आनन्द जग पावै॥
Transliteration
Bhakt sankat se rahat nivaaree Tum bin kaun karai rakhwaaree Jo koi Bhairav chaaleesaa gaavai Sankat har aanand jag paavai
Meaning
You always remove the distresses of devotees — without you, who would protect us? Whoever sings this Bhairav Chalisa — every distress flees, and the world's joy is theirs.

About the Bhairav Chalisa

The Bhairav Chalisa (श्री भैरव चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Bhairav (भैरव). Chalisa to Kal Bhairav — fierce protector form of Shiva, kotwal of Kashi. 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: Sundays, Tuesdays, Bhairav Ashtami, Kal Bhairav puja. Reciting the Bhairav Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Bhairav for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bhairav Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to Kal Bhairav — fierce protector form of Shiva, kotwal of Kashi. It is dedicated to Bhairav (श्री भैरव चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Bhairav Chalisa dedicated to?

The Bhairav Chalisa is dedicated to Bhairav (भैरव).

When should the Bhairav Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Sundays, Tuesdays, Bhairav Ashtami, Kal Bhairav puja.

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

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

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