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श्री गंगा चालीसा

Ganga Chalisa

Ganga Dussehra, Kartik Purnima, snan at any tirtha

Chalisa to Ganga Mata — recited at her tirthas, especially Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.

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Verse 1

देवनागरी

जय जय जय जग पावनि। हर-शिर शोभा गंग॥ जय भगीरथी सुर-सरि। जो हर लेत भव-तरंग॥

Transliteration

Jai jai jai jag paavani Har-shir shobhaa Gang Jai Bhageerathee sur-sari Jo har let bhav-tarang

Meaning

Victory, victory, victory — purifier of the world; the splendour upon Shiva's head, Ganga. Victory, daughter of Bhagiratha, river of the gods — who carries away the waves of worldly existence.

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Verse 2

देवनागरी

भगीरथ तप कर तुम्हें बुलाया। जटाधर ने धरती पर लाया॥ पावन धारा बहत सुहावे। जल पीवत मानव सुख पावे॥

Transliteration

Bhageerath tap kar tumhein bulaayaa Jataa-dhar ne dhartee par laayaa Paavan dhaaraa bahat suhaave Jal peevat maanav sukh paave

Meaning

Bhagiratha, by his austerities, called you forth; the matted-locked Shiva brought you down to earth. Your sacred stream flows beautifully — drinking your water, mortals find joy.

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Verse 3

देवनागरी

गंगा गंगा कहने से ही। पातक भागत अति वेग ही॥ हरिद्वार काशी प्रयाग। गंगा सब तीरथ के राग॥

Transliteration

Gangaa Gangaa kahane se hee Paatak bhaagat ati veg hee Haridwaar Kaashee Prayaag Gangaa sab teerath ke raag

Meaning

Merely saying "Ganga, Ganga," sin flees with great speed. Haridwar, Kashi, Prayag — Ganga is the music of every tirtha.

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Verse 4

देवनागरी

जो कोई पाठ चालीसा गाई। पावे शिव-गोलोक की भाई॥ गंगाजल जो धारण कीना। दुख दारिद्र हर लीना॥

Transliteration

Jo koi paath chaaleesaa gaaee Paave Shiv-Golok kee bhaaee Gangaa-jal jo dhaaran keenaa Dukh daaridrya har leenaa

Meaning

Whoever sings this Chalisa attains the abode of Shiv-Golok. Whoever holds the Ganga's waters takes away every grief and poverty.

About the Ganga Chalisa

The Ganga Chalisa (श्री गंगा चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Ganga (गंगा माता). Chalisa to Ganga Mata — recited at her tirthas, especially Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. 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: Ganga Dussehra, Kartik Purnima, snan at any tirtha. Reciting the Ganga Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Ganga for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ganga Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to Ganga Mata — recited at her tirthas, especially Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. It is dedicated to Ganga (श्री गंगा चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Ganga Chalisa dedicated to?

The Ganga Chalisa is dedicated to Ganga (गंगा माता).

When should the Ganga Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Ganga Dussehra, Kartik Purnima, snan at any tirtha.

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

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

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