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श्री शनि चालीसा

Shani Chalisa

Saturdays, Shani Jayanti, during sade-sati and dhaiya

Chalisa to Shanaishchara — son of Surya. Recited on Saturdays at Shani mandirs.

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Verse 1

देवनागरी

जय गणेश गिरिजासुवन। जय जय जय शनिदेव॥ कहत अयोध्यादास तुम। देउ अभय वरदेव॥

Transliteration

Jai Ganesh Girijaa-suvan Jai jai jai Shani-dev Kahat Ayodhyaadaas tum Deu abhay var-dev

Meaning

Victory, Ganesh son of Girija; victory, victory, victory, Shani Dev. So speaks Ayodhyadas — bestow the boon of fearlessness, granting deity.

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Verse 2

देवनागरी

जय जय श्री शनिदेव भयहरण। भक्तन के तुम संकटहरण॥ नीलाम्बर श्याम तन सोहे। रत्न जड़ित कुण्डल छवि मोहे॥

Transliteration

Jai jai Shri Shanidev bhay-haran Bhaktan ke tum sankat-haran Neelaambar shyaam tan sohe Ratna jadit kundal chhavi mohe

Meaning

Victory, victory, Shanidev — remover of fear; for your devotees, you are the remover of every distress. Blue robes upon your dark form; jewel-set earrings, your splendour enchants.

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Verse 3

देवनागरी

सूर्य-पुत्र छाया-कुमारा। यम के अग्रज न्याय-विचारा॥ गज की सवारी ध्वज विराजे। धनुष कोदण्ड हाथ में साजे॥

Transliteration

Surya-putra Chhaayaa-kumaaraa Yam ke agraj nyaay-vichaaraa Gaj kee savaaree dhwaj viraaje Dhanush kodand haath mein saaje

Meaning

Son of Surya, child of Chhaya — elder brother of Yama, judge of justice. Mounted on the elephant, your banner reigns; the bow and the rod (kodand) shine in your hands.

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Verse 4

देवनागरी

क्रूर दृष्टि से देखत कोई। क्षण में दण्ड पावे सोई॥ जो भगवत भक्त नर होई। तापर शनि कृपा बहुत होई॥

Transliteration

Kroor drishti se dekhat koee Kshan mein dand paave soee Jo Bhagvat bhakt nar hoee Taa-par Shani kripaa bahut hoee

Meaning

Whoever you look upon with stern gaze receives their due in an instant. But upon those who are devotees of the Lord, Shani's grace flows abundantly.

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Verse 5

देवनागरी

पाठ करै शनि चालीसा। होय मनोरथ सिद्ध सरीसा॥ जो जन कष्ट से दु:खी होई। पाठ करत मिटे सब रोई॥

Transliteration

Paath karai Shani chaaleesaa Hoy manorath siddha sareesaa Jo jan kasht se dukhee hoee Paath karat mite sab roee

Meaning

Whoever recites this Shani Chalisa — every wish is fulfilled. Whoever is afflicted by distress — by reciting it, every weeping is wiped away.

About the Shani Chalisa

The Shani Chalisa (श्री शनि चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Shani (शनि देव). Chalisa to Shanaishchara — son of Surya. Recited on Saturdays at Shani mandirs. 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: Saturdays, Shani Jayanti, during sade-sati and dhaiya. Reciting the Shani Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Shani for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Shani Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to Shanaishchara — son of Surya. Recited on Saturdays at Shani mandirs. It is dedicated to Shani (श्री शनि चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Shani Chalisa dedicated to?

The Shani Chalisa is dedicated to Shani (शनि देव).

When should the Shani Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Saturdays, Shani Jayanti, during sade-sati and dhaiya.

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

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

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